All of the following are examples of single-gene disorders that affect nutritional needs EXCEPT:
a. hemochromatosis.
b. lactose intolerance.
c. phenylketonuria.
d. endometrial cancer.
d
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A) 1st degree B) 2nd degree C) 3rd degree D) 4th degree
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a. true b. false
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