The genetic condition _____ causes decreased absorption of a trace mineral and results in growth failure and red, scaly skin (especially around the scalp, eyes, and feet) in infants
A)acrodermatitis enteropathica
B)hereditary hemochromatosis
C)cretinism
D)Keshan disease

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Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a genetic condition that causes a decrease in the absorption of zinc, a trace mineral, which results in growth failure and red, scaly skin in infants. Hereditary hemochromatosis is a genetic condition that results in excess iron absorption, leading to iron overload in the body. Cretinism is a condition caused by a lack of thyroid hormone during fetal development, leading to growth and developmental delays. Keshan disease is a heart disease associated with selenium deficiency.

The Genetic Condition _____ Causes Decreased Absorption of a Trace