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The disorder called phenylketonuria (PKU) involves an enzymatic pathway that is

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Question

The disorder called phenylketonuria (PKU) involves an enzymatic pathway that is related to the pathway involved in albinism (see your genetic disorder assignment about John and Mary). Which statement is correct about the connection between albinism and PKU?

a. PH enzyme is defective in PKU and in albinism

b. Tyrosinase enzyme is defective in PKU and in albinism

c. The chemical tyrosine is part of a pathway in PKU and in albinism

d. The chemical phenylalanine is part of a pathway in PKU and in albinism

Explanation / Answer

The disorder called phenylketonuria (PKU) involves an enzymatic pathway that is