Question

phenylketonuria is a genetic change in which cells liver skin heart lungs

Answer 1

Answer:

Phenylketonuria can affect the cells of the Skin.

Explanation:

In this disease, the concentration of the amino acid called phenylalanine increases in the body beyond normal.

This is because the enzyme responsible breaking down the amino acid phenylalanine is defective.

The patients are abnormally fair and have blue eyes.

This is because skin pigmentation is caused by the protein pigment called Melanin which is produced by the breakdown of phenylalanine.

Due to absence of phenylalanine breakdown, no melanin is produced, hence, the skin lacks any pigmentation.

Answer 2

Answer:

Phenylketonuria is a genetic change in skin cells.