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What is an inborn error of metabolism?An inherited enzyme deficiency leading to the disruption of normal bodily metabolism
What is PKU?A genetic disorder that is characterized by an inability of the body to utilize the essential amino acid, phenlalanine.
How is PKU diagnosed?New born screening, prick the heel and blood is drawn to be tested.
How is PKU treated?Substrate deprivation and replacing an enzyme.
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Created March 7, 2009
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  1. What is an inborn error of metabolism? An inherited enzyme deficiency leading to the disruption of normal bodily metabolism - 9 misses
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