The Disorder That Is Identified by Increased Serum Carnitine and Urine

question 11

Multiple Choice

The disorder that is identified by increased serum carnitine and urine glutaric acid on newborn screening is characterized by dysfunctional metabolism of:

• A) hydroxylysine and phenylalanine.
• B) tyrosine and tryptophan.
• C) tryptophan,hydroxylysine,and lysine.
• D) cystine and hydroxylysine.

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Definitions:

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