Person affected with phenylketonuria lack an enzyme that converts amino acid phenylalanine into.

Valine

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Proline

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Histidine

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Tyrosine

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Methionine

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Solution

The correct option is D Tyrosine
Phenylketonuria is an inherited disorder that causes an amino acid called phenylalanine to build up in the body. It is caused by a defect in the gene that helps create the enzyme needed to break down phenylalanine to tyrosine.

So, the correct answer is 'Tyrosine'.

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Regarding the assertion and reason, choose the correct option.

Assertion [A]: Individuals affected with phenylketonuria exhibit mental retardation.

Reason [R]: The affected individuals lack an enzyme, phenylalanine hydroxylase which results in accumulation of phenylalanine in the body

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