Parents who have children with the metabolic disorder of ______ can greatly reduce developmental delays if they discover the condition early and place their children on a milk-free diet.
A)PKU
B)galactosemia
C)cytomegalovirus
D)toxoplasmosis

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Galactosemia is a metabolic disorder where the body is unable to break down galactose (a sugar found in milk). If left untreated, it can lead to liver damage, cognitive disabilities, and developmental delays. However, if discovered early, placing the child on a milk-free diet can greatly reduce developmental delays. PKU (choice A) and Toxoplasmosis (choice D) are also metabolic disorders but do not involve a milk-free diet. Cytomegalovirus (choice C) is a viral infection that can cause birth defects but is not a metabolic disorder.

Parents Who Have Children with the Metabolic Disorder of ______