Which of the following statements about hemochromatosis is CORRECT?
A. Manifestations of the disease occur primarily in adolescents and young adults.
B. It is transmitted as a Mendelian dominant trait.
C. Affected persons eventually develop organ damage resulting from accumulation of excess iron within liver, spleen, pancreas, and other organs.
D. No treatment is available for this condition.
C
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