Asked by
Catharina Wulandari
on Dec 27, 2024Verified
What is the most common genetic cause of intellectual developmental disability?
A) fragile X syndrome
B) phenylketonuria
C) Tay-Sachs disease
D) Down syndrome
Intellectual Developmental Disability
A disorder characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, which covers a range of everyday social and practical skills.
Fragile X Syndrome
A genetic disorder characterized by mild-to-moderate intellectual disability, especially more common in males, due to mutations in the FMR1 gene.
Phenylketonuria
A rare genetic disorder in which the body cannot break down the amino acid phenylalanine, potentially leading to brain damage if untreated.
- Learn about the foundation and examples of genetic disorders.
- Become familiar with the occurrence frequencies of various genetic disorders and properties within communities.
Verified Answer
AB
Learning Objectives
- Learn about the foundation and examples of genetic disorders.
- Become familiar with the occurrence frequencies of various genetic disorders and properties within communities.