Biology · Genetics and Metabolic Disorders

In a child with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) caused by Phenylketonuria (PKU), the primary physiological limitation is the body's inability to:

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1Develop the auditory nerve during the first trimester
2Produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar
3Metabolize a specific amino acid, leading to toxic buildup that damages the brain✓
4Process oxygen in the lungs

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Metabolize a specific amino acid, leading to toxic buildup that damages the brain

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