What Is the Consequence of Having the Metabolic Disorder Phenylketonuria

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Multiple Choice

What is the consequence of having the metabolic disorder phenylketonuria

• A) It may lead to retardation if accompanied by Fragile X syndrome. 
• B) It leads to retardation due to a lack of inhibitory control. 
• C) It leads to retardation if it occurs in infancy. 
• D) It may lead to retardation if not detected and treated in infancy.

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