A person with a rare genetic disorder is unable to produce the enzyme responsible for breaking down a specific amino acid. Which condition is likely to occur due to this defect?
Q1. A person with a rare genetic disorder is unable to produce the enzyme responsible for breaking down a specific amino acid. Which condition is likely to occur due to this defect?
Answer: Phenylketonuria
Explanation: Phenylketonuria is caused by a defect in the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase. USAT, HAT and MDCAT analytical sections repeat this pattern.