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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.
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First case of PKU was reported in Munster Germany in 1964.
PKU is a genetic disorder that, when untreated, is characterized by mental ... but, in a person with PKU, this enzyme is defective.
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list 3 advantages n disadvantages on pku testing on newborns
You can induce serious symptoms of PKU, esp behaviour and other mental problems.
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.
PKU patients who do not consume enough tyrosine in their diet cannot produce sufficient amounts of dopamine.
People with PKU are highly prone to development of diabetes.
Yes, there are different forms of PKU, including classic PKU and variant forms like mild hyperphenylalaninemia. These forms vary in severity and in the effectiveness of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase, which is responsible for breaking down phenylalanine. Treatment approaches may differ based on the specific form of PKU.