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Children suffering from phenylketonuria...

Children suffering from phenylketonuria are given food low in phenylalanine and supplemented with tyrosine. This is because they

A

are unable to utilize phenylalanine

B

do not require phenylalanine

C

have increased tyrosine anabolism

D

have increased tyrosine catabolism

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The correct Answer is:
A
Phenyl Ketonuria is an autosomal recessive disorder with mutation in geme for emzyme phenyl alanine hydroxylase (PAH), rendering it non functional
`"Phenyl alanine"underset(X)overset(PAH)to"Turosin"`
`to`Such person cannot metabolise the above reaction leading to accumulation of Phenyl alanine. So, are given food low in (Phe) and supplemented with (tyr).
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