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One of the Characteristics of Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome Is That

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One of the characteristics of Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is that


A) it only occurs in girls because it is a recessive trait requiring two X chromosomes.
B) it only affects boys since the genetic mutation is found on the Y chromosome.
C) nearly all children who develop the disorder have severe, chronic self-injurious behavior.
D) as with phenylketonuria, children require a strict dietary regimen until age 8 to prevent intellectual disability.

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