The damaging effects of PKU can be
A) mostly prevented with a diet that contains no nuts or soy products.
B) reversed somewhat with a diet that is high in essential amino acids.
C) mostly prevented with a diet high in essential amino acids.
D) reversed with a diet that is high in lysine and glutamine.
E) mostly prevented with a diet that contains no phenylalanine.

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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic disorder caused by a deficiency in the enzyme needed to metabolize phenylalanine, an amino acid. A diet low in phenylalanine can mostly prevent the damaging effects of PKU, as it reduces the accumulation of phenylalanine in the body, which is toxic to the brain if not properly metabolized.

The Damaging Effects of PKU Can Be