Question 3 • 26-27 Ignite Health Science Concepts - EL3602
Phenylketonuria (PKU) prevents the body from properly breaking down phenylalanine, an amino acid found in many protein-containing foods. A lifelong special diet that limits phenylalanine helps prevent harmful buildup and related health problems. Blood transfusions, surgery, and immunizations do not treat PKU.
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