An infant is said to suffer from ______________ if she has a deficiency of an enzyme which breaks down phenylalanine, an amino acid found in foods that contain protein.
A) PKU
B) HPP
C) Fragile X syndrome
D) intellectual disability

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PKU stands for phenylketonuria, which is a genetic disorder characterized by a deficiency in the enzyme that breaks down phenylalanine. If left untreated, high levels of phenylalanine can build up in the bloodstream and cause intellectual disability, seizures, and other serious health problems.

An Infant Is Said to Suffer from ______________ If She