Diet soft drinks that are sweetened with aspartame carry a warning label for phenylketonurics. Why?
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Every container of diet soft drink that is sweetened with the chemical aspartame must have on its label a warning that it contains phenylalanine . Why do you think this warning is required ? Explain in 3 sentences.
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