Briefly Discuss the Hereditary Disorder of Phenylketonuria (PKU)

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Essay

Briefly discuss the hereditary disorder of phenylketonuria (PKU).

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Definitions:

Prenatal Development

The process of growth and development that occurs from conception to birth.

Germinal

A novel by Émile Zola that highlights the harsh living and working conditions of the mining community in France during the 19th century.

Embryonic

Pertaining to an embryo or the development phase of a living being immediately after fertilization, during which rapid growth and formation of primary structures occur.

Fetal

Pertaining to an unborn offspring within the womb, particularly after the major structures and organs have begun to develop.