Question

The human genetic disease phenylketonuria (PKU) can result from:

A. deficiency of protein in the diet
B. inability to catabolize ketone bodies
C. inability to convert phenylalanine to tyrosine
D. inability to synthesize phenylalanine
E. production of enzymes containing no phenylalanine

Answer 1

C. inability to convert phenylalanine to tyrosine

Step-by-step explanation:

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic disorder whereby the body fails or has the decreased ability to metabolize an amino acid called phenylalanine. If it goes untreated, PKU can cause intellectual disability, seizures, behavioral problems, and various mental disorders. Other effects of PKU on newly born babies may have heart complications, an undersized head, and small weight