Phenylketonuria is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder that prevents the breakdown of phenylalanine, causing its harmful accumulation.
Phenylketonuria is an autosomal recessive genetic disease where individuals cannot break down the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to its buildup.
| Front | Phenylketonuria |
|---|---|
| Back | - genetic disease of being unable to break down phenylalanine - autosomal recessive |
Tags: chapter_09
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.
Next card: Cystic fibrosis genetic recessive disorder buildup fluid lungs
Previous card: Chromosomal translocation error chromosome attaches non homologous chromosome
Up to card list: SAT Biology Flashcards (please read description)