Post Utme Bsu 2020 Biology Question 11

Practice objective / multiple choice question 11 from the 2020 Post Utme Bsu Biology examination.

Post Utme Bsu 2020 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 11 POST_UTME_BSU • 2020 • BIOLOGY • objective

A patient with a rare genetic disorder has a mutation in the gene encoding the enzyme responsible for converting phenylalanine to tyro\sine. Which of the following is a likely consequence of this mutation?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. Increased levels of phenylalanine in the blood
B. Decreased levels of tyro\sine in the blood
C. No effect on phenylalanine or tyro\sine levels
D. Increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Increased levels of phenylalanine in the blood

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