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What is the survival rate for PKU?
100%
Is pku sex linked recessive or sex dominant?
I think I read somewhere that there are some variants of it that are recessive and others that are dominant.
What is the symptoms of pku?
some symptoms you can have with pku is babies can have brain damage which causes mental retardation another symptom is the baby can stunt its growth and your baby is most likely to stay small for life
What are some behavioral symptoms of PKU?
People with PKU tend to avoid contact with others, appear anxious and show signs of depression. However, some patients may be much more expressive and tend to have hyperactive, talkative, and impulsive personalities
When was the first case of pku reported?
First case of PKU was reported in Munster Germany in 1964.
How does PKU impact protein synthesis?
PKU is a somatic genetic defect in an enzyme that metabolizes phenylalanine.
What is maternal PKU?
PKU is the acronym for a condition called phenylketonuria. People who have it can't properly process the amino acid phenylalanine, which is found in many high-protein foods such as fish, nuts and some poultry. The condition (PKU) can sometimes result from radiation, the ingestion of certain chemicals and medications, and infection. Mothers who have the condition (maternal PKU) must follow a strict diet during (and highly suggested even before) pregnancy to avoid infant PKU, which can cause mental retardation, congenital heart disease and other health problems.
What color tube would you use for a PKU?
A PKU is a serum test, so it goes in a red top.
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.
What is Phenylketonuria PKU?
phenylketonuria
What is the abbreviation for phenylketonuria?
PKU
Infants with PKU cannot break down the amino acid?
babies with PKU cannot break down phenylalanine
