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D2AR0N

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Tyra has phenylketonuria. Which of the following statements would be most accurate?
 
  a. Tyra must be on a restricted diet low in phenylalanine for the remainder of her life.
  b. Phenylalanine in Tyra's diet helps to myelinate axons.
  c. Tyra can introduce phenylalanine into her diet as an adult.
  d. Phenylketonuria results from a missing protein.
  e. She will need a complete blood transfusion.

Question 2

A key pathway through which alcohol disrupts normal brain development is by interfering with
 
  a. enzymes that break down cell wastes.
  b. the conversion of phenylalanine into tyrosine.
  c. the processes that terminate the formation of new neurons.
  d. a protein that helps guide neuronal growth in the developing brain.
  e. the function of glial membrane sodium-potassium transporters.


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

Answer: c. Tyra can introduce phenylalanine into her diet as an adult.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d. a protein that helps guide neuronal growth in the developing brain.


D2AR0N

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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