biochem exam 2- amino acid disorders Flashcards
1
Q
PKU is over accumulation of phenylalanine due to insufficient ______ ________- (converts phenylalanine— tyrosine) enzymes
A
phenylalanine hydroxylase
2
Q
PKU can be regulated with a strict low ____________ diet.
A
phenylalanine
3
Q
amino acid disorders: albinism is
A
lack of tyrosinase
4
Q
lack of tyrosinase is _____
A
no melanin
albinism
5
Q
T/F albinos can develop skin cancer early
A
True
