Phenylketonuria is a(n) ____ that can cause intellectual disability if untreated.

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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inborn error of metabolism, meaning it is a genetic disorder that affects the way the body processes (metabolizes) certain nutrients, in this case the amino acid phenylalanine. If left untreated, the build-up of phenylalanine in the body can cause intellectual disability, seizures, and other neurological problems.

Phenylketonuria Is A(n) ____ That Can Cause Intellectual Disability If