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londonang

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In the treatment of phenylketonuria, what approach is taken in regard to the amino acid phenylalanine?
 a. A medication is provided to remove phenylalanine from the patient's system.
  b. Phenylalanine is supplemented in the diet.
  c. Phenylalanine is restricted in the diet.
  d. Phenylalanine is replaced with an alternative amino acid in the diet.

Question 2

Much remains unknown about the interaction between genes.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

True


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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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