Regarding Phenylketonuria (PKU), Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 276

Multiple Choice

Regarding phenylketonuria (PKU) , which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)PKU is a sex-linked hereditary condition.
• B)PKU results from a lack of an important enzyme and is linked to very low levels of dopamine.
• C)PKU is a condition caused by an extra chromosome at pair 21.
• D)PKU results from an insufficient supply of thyroid hormone.

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