General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321967461
ISBN 13: 978-0-32196-746-6

Chapter 24 - Metabolic Pathways for Lipids and Amino Acids - 24.9 Synthesis of Amino Acids - Questions and Problems - Page 892: 24.67

Answer

PKU stands for phenylketonuria. PKU is an amino acid disorder. Individuals with phenylketonuria cannot break down phenylalanine in the foods they consume.

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PKU stands for phenylketonuria. PKU is an amino acid disorder. Individuals with phenylketonuria cannot break down phenylalanine in the foods they consume.
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