Essential Biochemistry - Protein Metabolism (Section 3 - No. 16)
Which of the following is NOT a feature of phenylketonuria (PKU)?
Increased levels of phenylalanine
Fair skin and blue eyes due to deficiency of pigment melanin
Neurological symptoms
Increased production of tyrosine
Explanation
In PKU, the inability to convert phenylalanine to tyrosine leads to a reduction of tyrosine levels, not an increase.
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