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What limitations do a person have if they have phenylketonuria?
your mother
What is phenylketonuria?
phenylketonuria
What is the life expectancy of a person with phenylketonuria?
normal as any other person normal as any other person
What is Phenylketonuria PKU?
phenylketonuria
What is the treatment for phenylketonuria?
The best treatment of phenylketonuria is a diet that is extremely low in phenylalanine during childhood. A person can also take fish oil supplements and iron supplements to help treat some of the symptoms.
A person who has what is unable to break down the amino acid phenylalanine?
A person with phenylketonuria (PKU) is unable to break down the amino acid phenylalanine due to a deficiency in the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase. This can lead to a build-up of phenylalanine in the body, which can be toxic to the brain and nervous system if not controlled through dietary restrictions.
What percentage of the world's population has phenylketonuria?
2.42% of the world's population has Phenylketonuria (pku)
What is the genetic disorder characterized by a missing digestive enzyme?
Phenylketonuria
What is the abbreviation for phenylketonuria?
PKU
Is phenylketonuria chromosmal?
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How long did it take to discover phenylketonuria?
Phenylketonuria is a genetic disorder that was first discovered in 1934 by Dr. Asbjorn Folling of Norway
Is phenylketonuria a learning disability?
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare genetic condition that is present from birth. It is a learning disability that can damage the brain.
