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Phenylketonuria is an inherited condition _____.
 a. caused by a deficiency of an enzyme that metabolizes phenylalanine
  b. caused by a defective pancreas
  c. diagnosed by measuring ketones in urine
  d. requiring enzyme capsules to aid digestion
  e. of muscle coordination problems affecting the gastrointestinal tract

Question 2

Nutritional consequences of spastic quadriplegia include:
 a. rapid weight gain.
  b. predictable 2-fold increases in energy needs.
  c. changes in body composition.
  d. extreme vitamin and mineral deficiencies.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c


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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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