A PKU test is for determining if a newborn has an amino acid that breaks down a common food/drink ingredient called phenylalanine. Without this amino acid a person can have brain dysfunction or even die if they ingest this substance. Therefore it is tested for in newborns. Even if the person is missing the PK enzyme the person can still lead a normal life by avoiding things that contain phenylalanin.
phenylketonuria
phenylketonuria
Because if it is left untreated it can cause brain damage and severe mental retardation
fecl3 reacts with the -OH group which gives the purple colur
Phenylketonuria
2.42% of the world's population has Phenylketonuria (pku)
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A test for phenylketonuria (PKU) is commonly done in a lot of countries. It's included in the baby's newborn screening panel. About the only reason for not testing for PKU is lack of resources of those providing care in the country, community or at the location of the baby's birth.
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare genetic condition that is present from birth. It is a learning disability that can damage the brain.
Phenylketonuria is a genetic disorder that was first discovered in 1934 by Dr. Asbjorn Folling of Norway
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