Biochemistry - Amino Acid Metabolism - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Amino Acid Metabolism - Section 1 (Q.No. 13)

Amino Acid Metabolism

13.

A person with phenylketonuria will convert

phenylalanine to phenylpyruvate

phenylalanine to isoleucine

phenylpyruvate to phenylalanine

tyrosine to phenylalanine

Answer: Option

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Patrina said: 1 decade ago

I think this answer is wrong because in PKU when phenylalanine is accumulated it is converted to phenylpyruvate and this is the toxic substance.

ANJINI said: 1 decade ago

When phenylalanine accumulates it is converted to phenylpyruvate, phenyllactate and phenylacetate and is excreted in urine.

Timothy matle said: 6 years ago

Why not B?

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