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Phenylalanine is not used in soda pop.
However, Diet Soda pop may contain the artificial sweetener Aspartame . This compound, sold under the trade names "Equal" and "NutraSweet", is metabolized by the body into several chemical byproducts including phenylalanine.
The breakdown problems phenylketonurics have with protein and the attendant build up of phenylalanine in the body also occurs with the ingestion of aspartame, although to a lesser degree. Accordingly, all products in Australia, the U.S. and Canada that contain aspartame must be labeled: "Phenylketonurics: Contains phenylalanine." In the UK, foods containing aspartame must carry ingredient panels that refer to the presence of "aspartame or E951" and they must be labeled with a warning "Contains a source of phenylalanine." These warnings are specifically placed to aid individuals who suffer from PKU so that they can avoid such foods.
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Which enzyme breaks down phenylalanine?
Phenylalanine hydroxylase breaks down phenylalanine.
Does Phenylalanine have the same effect as Apartame does?
Phenylalanine is a component in aspartame.
How much phenylalanine does Dr Pepper 10 have?
It has 718mg of phenylalanine.
Is there anything bad in phenylalanine?
No, it is simply put on packages and soda cans because there is a specific disease that can harm people if they ingest it. The disease is phenylketonuria, or PKU. It is a genetic disorder that keeps your body from metabolizing phenylalanine, which is an amino acid. If you have PKU and eat too much phenylalanine, it will cause mental retardation. NutraSweet has phenylalanine in it, so they don't want PKU sufferers to use it for obvious reasons. So...phenylalanine is okay for you if you don't have PKU.
Is phenylalanine a compound?
Phenylalanine is a compound. Specifically it is 2-amino-3-phenylpropanoic acid.
What are the DNA codons for phenylalanine?
There are two codons that code for the amino acid phenylalanine: UUU and UUC.
What foods do you think are high in phenylalanine?
Phenylalanine exist in eggs, soybeans, milk, chicken, beef, etc.
Is phenylalanine alchohol?
yup!
If you add pepsi to barbecue sauce will it taste good?
Yes but instead of pepsi you should use coka cola
How do you pronounce phenylalanine?
Use the link provided to the Encarta post, below. You can hear the pronunciation there.
What codon codes for amino acids phenylalanine did scientist find?
There are two codons that code for the amino acid phenylalanine: UUU and UUC.
What company does Pepsi use to do a background check?
McDonalds
