Phenylketonuria or PKU is an inherited metabolic disorder in which the individual with the disorder is unable to produce a specific enzyme for digestion of the Amino Acid Phenylalanine. This causes a build up in the body which can result in severe mental retardation.
Phenylketonuria or PKU is an inherited metabolic disorder in which the individual with the disorder is unable to produce a specific enzyme for digestion of the Amino Acid Phenylalanine. This causes a build up in the body which can result in severe mental retardation.