Due to an Enzyme Defect, Individuals with Phenylketonuria Cannot Convert

question 11

Multiple Choice

Due to an enzyme defect, individuals with phenylketonuria cannot convert the amino acid phenylalanine to

• A) urea.
• B) tyrosine.
• C) ketones.
• D) serotonin.
• E) ATP.

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