Which of the following statements is true about phenylketonuria?
A) It is best treated with the help of enzymes used to improve digestion.
B) It is most likely to be found in families of Mediterranean descent.
C) It is a metabolic disorder that results in intellectual disability.
D) It is an enzyme deficiency that is likely to lead to cirrhosis of the liver in early infancy.

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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a metabolic disorder caused by a deficiency in the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase, leading to intellectual disability if not treated early with a special diet low in phenylalanine.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About Phenylketonuria