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what is polyketonuria ?​

Answer 1

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PKU is caused by a defect in the gene that helps create the enzyme needed to break down phenylalanine. Without the enzyme necessary to process phenylalanine, a dangerous buildup can develop when a person with PKU eats foods that contain protein or eats aspartame, an artificial sweetener.

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Answer 2

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Phenylketonuria or PKU, is a metabolic disorder that some babies are born with. It's caused by a defect in the enzyme that breaks down the amino acid phenylalanine. Newborn babies in the United States have their blood tested for PKU as part of newborn screening.

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