Which of the following is a genetic disease that can be detected in newborn babies by routine medical testing with the resulting intellectual disability being prevented by placing the child on a diet low in a substance the child's body can't handle?
A)phenylketonuria (PKU)
B)fragile X syndrome
C)Down syndrome
D)cretinism

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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic disorder that can be detected in newborns through routine medical testing. Affected individuals have a deficiency in the enzyme needed to process the amino acid phenylalanine. A diet low in phenylalanine can prevent the intellectual disabilities associated with PKU.

Which of the Following Is a Genetic Disease That Can