Children with phenylketonuria (PKU)are unable to synthesize:
A) Essential amino acid, phenylalanine, to tyrosine
B) Renin, erythropoietin, and antidiuretic hormone
C) Aldosterone, cortisol, and androgens
D) Neurotransmitters gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and acetylcholine

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PKU is an inborn error of metabolism characterized by the inability of the body to convert the essential amino acid,phenylalanine,to tyrosine.PKU does not affect synthesis of the other options.

Children with Phenylketonuria (PKU)are Unable to Synthesize