A genetically inherited disorder in which the body cannot properly metabolize the nutrient phenylalanine is ________ (PKU).
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
phenylketonuria
Phenylketonuria is an inherited disorder in which the body cannot properly metabolize phenylalanine, causing phenylketones to accumulate in the bloodstream and resulting in mental retardation.
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