Why Does Phenylalanine Accumulate in Patients with Phenylketonuria

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why does phenylalanine accumulate in patients with phenylketonuria?

• A)They lack an enzyme to break down phenylalanine.
• B)They lack an enzyme to produce phenylalanine.
• C)They produce too much phenylalanine.
• D)They lack an inhibitor of an enzyme to break down phenylalanine.
• E)They eat more phenylalanine than most peoplE.

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