Protein-Energy Malnutrition
Q: Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) includes marasmus and kwashiorkor.
Did You Know?
Sulfonamides competitively inhibit dihydropteroate synthase, the enzyme that incorporates para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) into dihydropteroic acid, a step in folate synthesis. This deprives bacteria of folate needed for DNA and protein synthesis.
Social Sharing!
Share your knowledge:
Zambia