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What is positive for PKU in guthrie test and why?
The bacteria grows on the plate.
because the extra phenylalanine created in infants with PKU inhibits the b-2 thienylanamine which inhibits growth (double negative=postive growth)
because the extra phenylalanine created in infants with PKU inhibits the b-2 thienylanamine which inhibits growth (double negative=postive growth)

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Author: skunz11
Main topic: Bio Chemisty
Topic: Clinical Bio Chem
Published: 02.03.2010