Although she is in fine health,Dorothy's son has been diagnosed with a metabolic disorder that results in intellectual disability and is caused by a missing enzyme.Which of the following best describes Dorothy?

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Dorothy's son has been diagnosed with a metabolic disorder that results in intellectual disability caused by a missing enzyme, which suggests a genetic disorder. PKU (Phenylketonuria) is a metabolic genetic disorder that results in intellectual disability and is caused by a missing enzyme. Therefore, Dorothy is likely a carrier for PKU. The other options are not related to the symptoms or causes of Dorothy's son's condition.

Although She Is in Fine Health,Dorothy's Son Has Been Diagnosed