Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Phenylketonuria

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of phenylketonuria?

• A)urine turning dark on standing due to air oxidation
• B)deficiency or defect in phenylalanine hydroxylase
• C)treated by putting patient on a diet high in phenylalanine
• D)treated patients suffering severe mental retardation

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