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I want to know what's the genetics for phenylketonuria (pku)?
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Autosomal recessive: The gene defect is carried by both asymptomatic parents who have one normal gene to make up for their defective one. When 2 defective genes end up in their baby the cells do not have the code needed to use phenylalanine. Toxic products build up in babies blood unless phenylalanine is removed from their diet.
Answered 10/8/2019
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