Biochemistry - Amino Acid Metabolism - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Amino Acid Metabolism - Section 1 (Q.No. 10)
10.
A person with phenylketonuria is advised not to consume which of the following products?
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Ogundayomi faith said:
2 years ago
Aspartame is a methyl ester of aspartic acid or phenylalanine dipeptide.
Eve said:
7 years ago
Aspartame is a methyl ester of the aspartic acid/phenylalanine dipeptide.
Hydrolysis of aspartame produces phenylalanine in the body.
Phenylketonurics have deficient phenylalanine hydroxylase required for the metabolism of phenylalanine, thus phenylalanine accumulation takes place and produces toxic products like phenylpyruvate via transamination.
Hydrolysis of aspartame produces phenylalanine in the body.
Phenylketonurics have deficient phenylalanine hydroxylase required for the metabolism of phenylalanine, thus phenylalanine accumulation takes place and produces toxic products like phenylpyruvate via transamination.
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