explain phenylketonuria
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Answer:Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare genetic condition that causes an amino acid called phenylalanine to build up in the body. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Phenylalanine is found in all proteins and some artificial sweeteners.
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Phenylketonuria, also called PKU, is a rare inherited disorder that causes an amino acid called phenylketonuria to build up in the body. PKU is caused by a defect in the gene that helps create the enzyme needed to break down phenylalanine.
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