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How does studying genetic disorders such as pku help biologist understand normal alleles?
PKU is a genetic disorder that, when untreated, is characterized by mental ... but, in a person with PKU, this enzyme is defective.
A person who has PKU?
inherited the allele for the trait from both parents
Is todd homozygous or heterozygous for pku?
If Todd has PKU, he would be homozygous for the gene associated with PKU, meaning he has two copies of the faulty gene. This would result in the expression of the PKU disorder.
What famous people have PKu?
I dont know what famous people that might have had PKU,but ther is internet so people that need to do research on what famous people had PKU that person should use the internet.
What is the survival rate for PKU?
100%
When was the first case of pku reported?
First case of PKU was reported in Munster Germany in 1964.
If human genetic defect that results in the failure to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine is?
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic disorder that causes a person to be unable to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine. This leads to a buildup of phenylalanine in the body, which can be harmful to the brain and nervous system if not managed properly. Individuals with PKU require a strict low-phenylalanine diet to prevent complications.
How is phenylketonuria inherited?
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is inherited when both parents are carriers of the gene. Since it is a recessive gene, there is a 25% chance that any baby conceived by two people carrying the PKU gene will have PKU.
What happens if you have a unbalanced diet to PKU?
You can induce serious symptoms of PKU, esp behaviour and other mental problems.
What are the disadvantages and advantages of PKU in newborn babies?
list 3 advantages n disadvantages on pku testing on newborns
What is Phenylketonuria PKU?
phenylketonuria
What is the abbreviation for phenylketonuria?
PKU
