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Valine is an essential amino acid.

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Important Questions on Human Physiology-2

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In an Organism, mutation in a single gene exhibits multiple phenotypic expression. Identify the underlying genetic mechanism in the above instance.
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Which one of the following conditions is not responsible for the presence of deoxygenated blood in the arteries of a newborn?
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Which of the following is/are the essential amino acids?
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Phenylketonuria is a genetic disorder of:
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The enzyme missing in Phenylketonuria is
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Ascorbic acid is also known as:
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Which enzyme is not synthesized in phenylketonuria disease?
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Anorexia nervosa refers
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Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited disease that refers to
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Statement-1: Phenylketonuria is a recessive hereditary disease caused by the body’s failure to oxidize amino acid phenylalanine to tyrosine, because of deficiency of an enzyme.

Statement-2: It results in the presence of phenylalanine and its acid derivative in urine.
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Which one is not a symptom of scurvy?
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Melanurea (black urine) is caused by abnormal catabolism of
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From the following options, select the correct option where the disease phenylketonuria in humans
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Which of the following is caused due to obesity?
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Pick out the correct statements.

I. Haemophilia is a sex-linked recessive disease.
II. Down's syndrome is due to aneuploidy.
III. Phenylketonuria is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder.
IV. Phenylketonuria is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder.
V. Sickle cell anaemia is an X-linked recessive disorder.
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Which of the following is correct about phenylketonuria?
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Fill in the blank with the correct answer from the bracket.

Energy in food is represented by _____ (calories, kilogram,kilolitre)

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Analyse the pedigree chart that is given below and select the correct option.

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Given below is a list of various diseases/disorders. 

a. Phenylketonuria; b. Grave's disease; c. Thalassemia; d. Rheumatoid arthritis; e. Myasthenia gravis; f. Colour blindness; g. Blindness 

Which one of the following represents hereditary disease?
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Children suffering from phenylketonuria are given food low in phenylalanine and supplemented with tyrosine. This is because they.