Women with PKU must avoid the essential amino acid phenylalanine and consume a diet low in protein because _____.
A. they lack enough stomach acid (HCl) to break down dietary proteins, including phenylalanine
B. they are allergic to phenylalanine and other protein-rich foods
C. they lack the enzyme necessary to convert phenylalanine to tyrosine
D. phenylalanine and protein-rich foods cause acid to build up in blood
E. they are unable to incorporate phenylalanine into proteins, so it builds up in blood, potentially blocking blood vessels
Answer: C
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