Phenylketonuria is a congenital disease caused by a defect in the metabolism of the phenylalanine amino acid. This unmetabolized protein accumulates in the bloodstream and can prevent the brain from developing normally. If this condition goes undetected and untreated, the result is:
A) ?congenital abnormality
B) mental retardation
C) cleft palate
D) dwarfism
B
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What will be an ideal response?
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