After teaching a class about inborn errors of metabolism, the instructor determines that additional teaching is needed when the class identifies which of the following as an example of an inborn error of metabolism?

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Achondroplasia is not an inborn error of metabolism; it is a genetic disorder that affects bone growth leading to dwarfism. In contrast, Galactosemia, Maple syrup urine disease, and Tay-Sachs disease are all examples of inborn errors of metabolism, which involve defects in enzymes necessary for the metabolism of specific substances in the body.

After Teaching a Class About Inborn Errors of Metabolism, the Instructor