Question

Mention the causes and effects of phenylketonuria..??.... ​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

A musty odor in the breath, skin or urine, caused by too much phenylalanine in the body. Neurological problems that may include seizures. Skin rashes (eczema) Fair skin and blue eyes, because phenylalanine can't transform into melanin — the pigment responsible for hair and skin tone.

Answer 2

Answer:

Phenylketonuria (fen-ul-key-toe-NU-ree-uh), also called PKU, is a rare inherited disorder that causes an amino acid called phenylalanine to build up in the body. PKU is caused by a defect in the gene that helps create the enzyme needed to break down phenylalanine.

Without the enzyme necessary to process phenylalanine, a dangerous buildup can develop when a person with PKU eats foods that contain protein or eats aspartame, an artificial sweetener. This can eventually lead to serious health problems.

PKU signs and symptoms can be mild or severe and may include:

A musty odor in the breath, skin or urine, caused by too much phenylalanine in the body

Neurological problems that may include seizures

Skin rashes (eczema)

Fair skin and blue eyes, because phenylalanine can't transform into melanin — the pigment responsible for hair and skin tone

Abnormally small head (microcephaly)

Hyperactivity

Intellectual disability

Delayed development

Behavioral, emotional and social problems

Psychiatric disorders

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