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Which of the following statements about phenylketonuria (PKU) is true?
 A) It is a rare genetic disorder that can lead to mental retardation and poor growth.
  B) It is a rare genetic disorder caused by the missing enzyme lactase.
  C) It is treated by removing gluten from the diet.
  D) It is caused by high levels of salt intake.

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Which of the following is an example of a situation in which genotypes affect the body's response to nutritional factors?
 A) Whole oats' ability to lower cholesterol levels
  B) High folate intake and decreased risk of cancer
  C) High alcohol intake during pregnancy and physical and behavioral fetal abnormalities
  D) Low saturated-fat diet and lower blood cholesterol levels
  E) All of the above


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Christopher

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

E


bcretired

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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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