7. Phenylalanine Hydroxylase Deficiency and Diet Tyrosine is normally a nonessential amino acid, but individuals with a genetic defect in phenylalanine hydroxylase require tyrosine in their diet for normal growth. Explain.
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Individuals with a genetic defect in this enzyme, known as phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency, are unable to properly convert phenylalanine into tyrosine. Show more…
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