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