If an Infant Inherits the Gene for PKU and It

question 150

Multiple Choice

If an infant inherits the gene for PKU and it is left untreated,the result will be

• A) neonatal jaundice.
• B) hormonal imbalance.
• C) neurological damage.
• D) mental retardation.

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