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Gianna Wilson
on Oct 27, 2024
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Why are most infants with phenylketonuria usually healthy at birth?
A) The defect causing the condition has usually been repaired by that time.
B) The mother breaks down phenylalanine for both herself and her fetus.
C) The infant can produce sufficient quantities of the enzymes needed by birth.
D) Phenylalanine can be completely excreted in infants.
E) Phenylalanine is completely metabolized in infants.
Phenylketonuria
A genetic disorder characterized by the body's inability to break down the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to harmful accumulations.
Phenylalanine
An essential amino acid that is a building block of proteins, not synthesized by the human body, and thus must be obtained from the diet.
- Appreciate the importance of genomic and genetic screening for early detection and management of genetic disorders.
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- Appreciate the importance of genomic and genetic screening for early detection and management of genetic disorders.