Biochemistry - Amino Acid Metabolism - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Amino Acid Metabolism - Section 1 (Q.No. 20)
20.
A person suffering from phenylketonuria on consumption food containing high phenylalanine may lead to the accumulation of
phenylalanine
phenylpyruvate
tyrosine
isoleucine
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Shah Jihan said:   1 decade ago
How phenylalanine will convert to phenylpyruvate?

Houjker said:   1 decade ago
Phe convert to tyrosine by enzyme called phe hydroxylase.

So when this enzyme deficiency phe convert to anther pathway which is toxic and result is phenylpyruvate.

Elham said:   9 years ago
Thanks @Houjker.

Magaigwa said:   8 years ago
Why phenylalanine doesn't remain as it is, it is converted to phenylpyruvate?

Emma said:   8 years ago
The name phenylketonuria is derived from phenylpyruvate which are the metabolites of phenylalanine.

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