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A person who has what is unable to break down the amino acid phenylalanine?
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoIt's called Phenylketonuria:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenylketonuria
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Is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder in which a person lacks the enzyme that is necessary to break down the amino acid phenylalanine phenylalanine then breaks down to form chemicals that?
PKU!
Infants with PKU cannot break down the amino acid?
babies with PKU cannot break down phenylalanine
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 a condition which makes it impossible to metabolize certain proteins?
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a condition that makes it impossible to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine. People with PKU lack an enzyme called phenylalanine hydroxylase, which is required to break down phenylalanine. If left untreated, the buildup of phenylalanine can lead to brain damage and other neurological problems, so individuals with PKU must follow a strict low-phenylalanine diet.
What enzymes break down bread?
Type your answer here... amino acids
Is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder in which a person lacks the enzyme that is necessary to break down the amino acid phenylalanine phenylalanine then breaks down to form chemicals that?
PKU!
What are the possible symptoms to phenylalanine?
Phenylalanine is an amino acid. When someone is unable to break phenylalanine down, the condition is called Phenylketonuria. Phenylketonuria is usually diagnosed in newborn babies. Symptoms of phenylketonuria are seizures, tremors, small head size, delayed mental and social skills, and skin rashes.
Infants with PKU cannot break down the amino acid?
babies with PKU cannot break down phenylalanine
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 causes pku?
PKU or phenylketonuria is caused by mutations in the gene that helps make an enzyme called phenylalanine hydroxylase or PAH. This enzyme is needed to convert the amino acid phenylalanine into other forms that the body uses and needs. When this gene is mutated the body can't break down foods that are high in protein such as milk, cheese, nuts, or meat.
What is a condition which makes it impossible to metabolize certain proteins?
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a condition that makes it impossible to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine. People with PKU lack an enzyme called phenylalanine hydroxylase, which is required to break down phenylalanine. If left untreated, the buildup of phenylalanine can lead to brain damage and other neurological problems, so individuals with PKU must follow a strict low-phenylalanine diet.
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