Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 15 - Gene Mutation and Molecular Medicine - 15.4 - Genetic Screening Is Used to Detect Diseases - 15.4 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 331: 1

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Newborns are subjected to a phenylketonuria (PKU) test to screen for the enzyme needed to process the amino acid phenylalanine in the body. Phenylalanine is needed for normal growth and development, and build up within the baby's blood and can lead to brain damage and intellectual disability.

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Newborns are subjected to a phenylketonuria (PKU) test to screen for the enzyme needed to process the amino acid phenylalanine in the body. Phenylalanine is needed for normal growth and development, and build up within the baby's blood and can lead to brain damage and intellectual disability.
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