The Following Warning Appears on Cans of Diet Beverages Sweetened

question 39

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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