Phe Restriction Should Achieve Optimal Blood Phe Levels Of

question 43

Multiple Choice

Phe restriction should achieve optimal blood Phe levels of:

• A) ​20-30 μmol/L
• B) ​65-105 μmol/L
• C) ​120-360 μmol/L
• D) ​400-600 μmol/L
• E) ​650-820 μmol/L

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Definitions:

Amide Linkages

Chemical bonds formed by the reaction between the carbonyl group of an acid and the amino group of an amine, characteristic of polymers like nylon and proteins.

Indole Ring

A bicyclic structure composed of a benzene ring fused to a five-membered nitrogen-containing pyrrole ring, found in many organic compounds.

Side Chain

A group of atoms attached to the main part of a molecule, influencing its chemical properties and reactions.

Amino Acid

Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, containing both amine and carboxyl functional groups.