Phenylketonuria is an example of which of the following?
A)A sex-linked recessive disorder
B)A disorder of immune function
C)An autosomal disorder
D)A gamete disorder

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Phenylketonuria is an autosomal disorder caused by a mutation in the PAH gene located on chromosome 12. It is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, meaning that an affected individual must inherit two copies of the mutated gene (one from each parent) to develop the disorder.

Phenylketonuria Is an Example of Which of the Following