Regarding phenylketonuria (PKU),which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) PKU can be detected in newborn babies by routine medical testing.
B) If PKU goes untreated, severe intellectual disability typically occurs by age three.
C) Affected children are usually placed on a diet high in phenylalinine.
D) Phenylalinine is present in many foods, including the artificial sweetner in diet colas called Aspartame.

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Affected children are usually placed on a diet low in phenylalanine, not high. This is because they cannot metabolize phenylalanine properly, so it builds up in their system and causes neurological damage.

Regarding Phenylketonuria (PKU),which of the Following Statements Is FALSE