Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an example of
A) the interaction between genes and environment.
B) a disorder caused by a dominant allele.
C) a chromosomal abnormality caused by an extra chromosome.
D) a disorder whose effects cannot be changed by the environment.

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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited disorder caused by a recessive allele, and its effects can be mitigated by adhering to a strict diet low in phenylalanine, demonstrating the interaction between genes and the environment.

Phenylketonuria (PKU) Is an Example of