Blood samples are taken from the heel of newborn babies to test for a mutation in the PKU gene, which, if left untreated

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Blood samples are taken from the heel of newborn babies to test for a mutation in the PKU gene, which, if left untreated

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Blood samples are taken from the heel of newborn babies to testfor a mutation in the PKU gene, which, if left untreated and insevere cases, can lead to mental retardation, reduced skinpigmentation, and seizures. Which concept is being illustrated bythis example?
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