Briefly describe phenylketonuria (PKU) .
A) PKU is the accumulation of uric acid crystals due to an inability to catabolize purines.
B) PKU is the accumulation of ketone bodies due to the breakdown of fatty acids and amino acids.
C) PKU is an inherited metabolic disorder resulting from an inability to convert phenylalanine to tyrosine.
D) PKU occurs as a result of inadequate protein intake.
E) PKU is an eating disorder that involves excessive food consumption followed by purging.
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