Yes, there are several different mutations that can cause it.
No. It is an autosomal recessive disease.
There is a disease called Maple Syrup Urine Disease that is associated with mental retardation, but this has nothing to do with eating maple syrup. It is caused by a missing enzyme due to a genetic defect resulting in substances in the urine that make it smell like maple syrup. This is a disease people are born with. It is not acquired and has nothing to do with diet.
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Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is ametabolismdisorder passed down through families in which the body cannot break down certain parts of proteins. Urine in persons with this condition can smell like maple syrup.Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is caused by a gene defect. Persons with this condition cannot break down theamino acidsleucine, isoleucine, and valine. This leads to a buildup of these chemicals in the blood.
Maple syrup and baking soda is not good for the body. These can cause weight and other problems.
Both boys and girls get it, and baby
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No, maple syrup comes from the Maple tree. Corn syrup comes from corn.
So far, no famous person does.
Maple syrup is made from the sap of the Maple Tree.