The Presence of Phenylpyruvic Acid in Urine is Directly Linked

Question

The presence of phenylpyruvic acid in urine is directly linked to ____.
A) heart disease
B) colon cancer
C) intellectual disability
D) spina bifida
E) liver cirrhosis

Accepted Answer

The presence of phenylpyruvic acid in urine is directly linked to intellectual disability, specifically phenylketonuria (PKU). PKU is a genetic disorder in which the body is unable to process phenylalanine, leading to the buildup of phenylpyruvic acid and other byproducts that can cause brain damage and intellectual disability if left untreated. The other answer choices are not related to the presence of phenylpyruvic acid in urine.