Match the disease to its definition.
-Homocystinuria

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Homocystinuria is a genetic disorder in which the person is unable to properly metabolize the amino acid methionine, due to a deficiency in one of several enzymes involved in the process.

Answer: B
 Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. It is the most common of the chromosomal aberration diseases.

Answer: C
 Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease, meaning it is caused by the immune system attacking healthy cells and tissues, resulting in inflammation and damage throughout the body.

Answer: D
 Turner syndrome is a sex chromosome disorder in which a female is born with only one X chromosome, instead of the usual two (XX). This can result in a variety of physical and developmental problems.

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