The Following Warning Appears on Cans of Diet Beverages Sweetened

question 12

Multiple Choice

The following warning appears on cans of diet beverages sweetened with aspartame: "Phenylketonurics: Contains phenylalanine." Should you worry about drinking the beverage?

• A)No - for the majority of people,aspartame is a safe alternative to sugar
• B)Yes - the majority of people lack the enzyme needed to transform phenylalanine into tyrosine
• C)No - phenylalanine is an essential amino acid unavailable in any other food
• D)Yes - phenylalanine causes mental retardation

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