An individual with phenylketonuria (PKU)
A) does not metabolize phenylalanine.
B) metabolizes phenylalanine too rapidly.
C) metabolizes tyrosine too rapidly.
D) must consume extraordinary quantities of proteins.
E) does not metabolize tyrosine.

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PKU is a genetic disorder where the individual lacks the enzyme necessary to metabolize phenylalanine, leading to its accumulation in the body and potentially causing harmful effects on the brain and nervous system.

An Individual with Phenylketonuria (PKU)