People Born with an Inborn Error of Metabolism Called PKU

question 46

Multiple Choice

People born with an inborn error of metabolism called PKU cannot convert phenylalanine to _____

• A)tryptophan
• B)casein
• C)tyrosine
• D)aspartame

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Definitions:

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