Identify a True Statement About Phenylketonuria

question 62

Multiple Choice

Identify a true statement about phenylketonuria.

• A) It is also called hypophenylalaninemia.
• B) It is a rare genetic disorder that affects cell growth.
• C) It causes elevation in blood phenylalanine levels.
• D) It is characterized by the abundance of phenylalanine hydroxylase in blood.
• E) It occurs because of the presence of high levels of tyrosine in the body.

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