What genetic disorder is associated with the lack of an enzyme necessary for the normal metabolism of the amino acid phenylalanine?

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Jbuhacoff · Answer 1 · 2018-08-08T19:31:06+0000

The genetic disorder that is related with the lack of an enzyme that is necessary for the normal metabolism of phenylalanine is called Phenylketonuria. This happens in babies where they do are not able to break down phenylalanine in the body.

What genetic disorder is associated with the lack of an enzyme necessary for the normal metabolism of the amino acid phenylalanine?

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