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Phenylalanine

//ˌfiːnəlˈæləniːn//

"Phenylalanine" in a Sentence (2 examples)

Tyrosine is similar in structure to phenylalanine, with the important distinction that the latter contains a hydroxyl group in its side chain.

Phenylketonuria (commonly known as PKU) is an inherited disorder that increases the levels of a substance called phenylalanine in the blood.

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