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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.
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 survival rate for PKU?
100%
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
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
When was the first case of pku reported?
First case of PKU was reported in Munster Germany in 1964.
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.
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
What are the disadvantages and advantages of PKU in newborn babies?
list 3 advantages n disadvantages on pku testing on newborns
What happens if you have a unbalanced diet to PKU?
You can induce serious symptoms of PKU, esp behaviour and other mental problems.
