Answer to Question #254752 in Biochemistry for Dray

Question

Deficiency of this amino acid generate muscle weakness, hair loss, skin irritation and slow healing wound

Answer 1

One group of these disorders is amino acid metabolism disorders. They include phenylketonuria (PKU) and maple syrup urine disease. Amino acids are "building blocks" that join together to form proteins. If you have one of these disorders, your body may have trouble breaking down certain amino acids.