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anshika

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Down syndrome is caused by
 
  A) improper migration of brain cells during brain development.
  B) an inherited faulty gene.
  C) a genetic error in which a vital enzyme is missing in the brain.
  D) the presence of an extra twenty-first chromosome.
  E) obstetric difficulties at the time of birth.

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Treatment for phenylketonuria consists of early diagnosis and
 
  A) a diet low in thyroxine.
  B) a complete blood transfusion at birth.
  C) a shift to diet low in phenylalanine.
  D) lifelong supplemental phenylalanine.
  E) daily injections of the precursor of phenylalanine.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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