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Disorders of Amino Acid Metabolism

Covers inherited disorders like phenylketonuria (PKU), alkaptonuria, homocystinuria, and maple syrup urine disease. Examines biochemical defects, clinical features, and diagnostic metabolites. Essential for Zambian genetics and metabolic medicine students.

Questions
100
Est. time
~100 min
Views
0
Pass mark
50%

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Outcomes

If you passExcellent understanding of classic inborn errors relevant to neonatal screening in Zambia.
If you don't pass yetFocus on the specific enzyme defect and accumulated metabolite for each disorder.

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