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It's genetic, and recessive - get a test to see if you're a carrier. If you already have it than wait until gene manipulation becomes common.
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∙ 14y agono, because it is a genetic mutation..
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A person who has what is unable to break down the amino acid phenylalanine?
PKU(phenylketonuria)
Can you prevent phenylketonuria?
No, but you can control it. I think it is a disease that is developmentally dependent with adulthood superseding the disease. In any case, in infants and toddlers one can control the disease by excluding foods containing, or rich in phenylalanine. Google this.
What is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder of the blood in which a person lacks the enzyme that is necessary to break down the amino acid phenylalanine then breaks down to form chemicals that?
phenylketonuria (pku) i am on Plato :D (C.R)
What is the basic chemistry involved in the FeCl3 test for phenylketonuria?
fecl3 reacts with the -OH group which gives the purple colur
When a persons teeth are being rayed other body parts of this person are covered with a lead blanket to prevent?
The reproductive body parts are covered in order to prevent the person from being rendered sterile.
What limitations do a person have if they have phenylketonuria?
your mother
A person who has what is unable to break down the amino acid phenylalanine?
PKU(phenylketonuria)
What is phenylketonuria?
phenylketonuria
What is Phenylketonuria PKU?
phenylketonuria
What is the life expectancy of a person with phenylketonuria?
normal as any other person normal as any other person
What is the link between the disease phenylketonuria and albinism?
Persons diagnosed with phenylketonuria must have a specialised diet to prevent further intake of proteins containing the amino acid "phenylanine hydroxylase". If this is not done, and there is no diagnosis, phenylketonuria can lead to severe consequences, one of which is albinism, and ultimately retardation. In other words: EARLY DIAGNOSIS IS IMPORTANT!
What is the treatment for phenylketonuria?
The best treatment of phenylketonuria is a diet that is extremely low in phenylalanine during childhood. A person can also take fish oil supplements and iron supplements to help treat some of the symptoms.
What sounds is tiger?
HOWN
What is the genetic disorder characterized by a missing digestive enzyme?
Phenylketonuria
What percentage of the world's population has phenylketonuria?
2.42% of the world's population has Phenylketonuria (pku)
Hown many inches are in a foot?
There are 12 inches in a foot.
Hown many ounces are in 3 pints?
48 oz
