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on: Jun 22, 2018
People with PKU lack the enzyme
 
  A) that converts phenylalanine to tyrosine.
  B) phenylpyruvic acid.
  C) phenylalanine hydroxylase.
  D) both A and B
  E) both A and C

Question 2

PKU is transmitted by a
 
  A) recessive gene mutation.
  B) pair of dominant genes.
  C) dominant gene mutation.
  D) triad of recessive genes.
  E) single extra chromosome 23.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: E

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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