A genetically inherited disorder in which the body cannot properly metabolize the nutrient phenylalanine, resulting in mental retardation, is ____. 

A. hemoglobinuria
B. myoglobinuria
C. bilirubinuria
D. glycosuria
E. phenylketonuria


E. phenylketonuria
Phenylketonuria is a genetically inherited disorder in which the body cannot properly metabolize the nutrient phenylalanine.

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