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What did Beadle and Tatum propose about metabolic processes?
What did Beadle and Tatum propose about metabolic processes?
Inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs) can be grouped by all of the following EXCEPT:
Inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs) can be grouped by all of the following EXCEPT:
What was the overall incidence of IEMs in the population according to the study in British Columbia?
What was the overall incidence of IEMs in the population according to the study in British Columbia?
What concept did Garrod introduce at the beginning of the twentieth century?
What concept did Garrod introduce at the beginning of the twentieth century?
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How did Beadle and Tatum characterize metabolic processes?
How did Beadle and Tatum characterize metabolic processes?
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What percentage of all single gene disorders did IEMs make up in the population according to the study in British Columbia?
What percentage of all single gene disorders did IEMs make up in the population according to the study in British Columbia?
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Which type of inheritance is most commonly followed by Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEMs)?
Which type of inheritance is most commonly followed by Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEMs)?
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In autosomal IEMs, the defective protein is typically a diffusible ___.
In autosomal IEMs, the defective protein is typically a diffusible ___.
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Which type of inheritance can manifest in the heterozygous state due to haploinsufficiency or dominant-negative effects?
Which type of inheritance can manifest in the heterozygous state due to haploinsufficiency or dominant-negative effects?
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What is the enzyme deficiency responsible for phenylketonuria?
What is the enzyme deficiency responsible for phenylketonuria?
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What is the consequence of the enzyme block in phenylketonuria?
What is the consequence of the enzyme block in phenylketonuria?
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How did Bickel suggest treating phenylketonuria (PKU)?
How did Bickel suggest treating phenylketonuria (PKU)?
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What is the consequence of a deficiency of tyrosine in children with PKU?
What is the consequence of a deficiency of tyrosine in children with PKU?
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Which individual identified PKU as the first genetic disorder in humans caused by a specific enzyme deficiency?
Which individual identified PKU as the first genetic disorder in humans caused by a specific enzyme deficiency?
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In which part of the brain may children with PKU lack pigment due to the enzyme block?
In which part of the brain may children with PKU lack pigment due to the enzyme block?
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What is the typical eye color seen in children with PKU?
What is the typical eye color seen in children with PKU?
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Which of the following disorders is NOT mentioned as an example in the chapter?
Which of the following disorders is NOT mentioned as an example in the chapter?
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What is the number of genes associated with a clinical phenotype due to mutations mentioned in the chapter?
What is the number of genes associated with a clinical phenotype due to mutations mentioned in the chapter?
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In which category of proteins do mutations often disrupt cell and organ function differently from the hemoglobinopathies?
In which category of proteins do mutations often disrupt cell and organ function differently from the hemoglobinopathies?
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What type of disorder did the text mention as included because it best demonstrates a specific principle?
What type of disorder did the text mention as included because it best demonstrates a specific principle?
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What did the text outline in Chapter 11 provide a framework for understanding?
What did the text outline in Chapter 11 provide a framework for understanding?
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What is one of the well-known disorders examined in the chapter?
What is one of the well-known disorders examined in the chapter?
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Which type of proteins are present in virtually every cell and have fundamental roles in maintaining cell structure and function?
Which type of proteins are present in virtually every cell and have fundamental roles in maintaining cell structure and function?
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What is the consequence of the absence of phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) activity in the liver due to phenylketonuria?
What is the consequence of the absence of phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) activity in the liver due to phenylketonuria?
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Which proteins are produced in only one or a limited number of cell types and have unique functions contributing to the individuality of the cells?
Which proteins are produced in only one or a limited number of cell types and have unique functions contributing to the individuality of the cells?
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What is the relationship between mutation in a tissue-specific protein and disease?
What is the relationship between mutation in a tissue-specific protein and disease?
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What can be inferred about the site of a protein’s expression and the site of disease?
What can be inferred about the site of a protein’s expression and the site of disease?
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What is the consequence of mutation in a tissue-specific protein?
What is the consequence of mutation in a tissue-specific protein?
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What generalizations can be made about the clinical effects of mutations in housekeeping proteins?
What generalizations can be made about the clinical effects of mutations in housekeeping proteins?
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How many protein-coding genes are typically expressed by most cell types in humans?
How many protein-coding genes are typically expressed by most cell types in humans?
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Study Notes
Beadle and Tatum's Proposals
- Proposed that each gene is responsible for the production of a single enzyme, characterizing metabolic processes as interactions between specific genes and their corresponding enzymes.
Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEMs)
- IEMs can be grouped by various characteristics, though they do not categorize by dietary habits or lifestyle choices.
- Incidence in British Columbia reported approximately 1 in 1,000 births for IEMs.
- IEMs constitute roughly 10% of all single gene disorders in the population.
- Typically, IEMs follow an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern.
Historical Concepts
- Garrod introduced the concept of "inborn errors of metabolism" at the beginning of the twentieth century, linking genetic mutations to metabolic disorders.
Phenylketonuria (PKU) Insights
- Phenylketonuria is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH).
- The enzyme block in PKU leads to the accumulation of phenylalanine, which is toxic to the brain.
- Suggested treatment for PKU includes a low-phenylalanine diet, emphasizing the importance of dietary management.
- Children with PKU suffer from a deficiency of tyrosine due to the inability to metabolize phenylalanine properly.
- PKU was identified as the first genetic disorder linked to a specific enzyme deficiency by Archibald Garrod.
Clinical Presentations and Effects
- The absence of PAH activity results in intellectual disability and other neurological issues due to elevated phenylalanine levels.
- Children may have a lack of pigment in the basal ganglia of the brain caused by the enzyme block; commonly exhibit lighter eye colors such as blue or green.
Protein Function and Genetic Disorders
- The chapter discusses around 2,400 genes associated with clinical phenotypes due to mutations.
- Distinct categories of proteins include housekeeping (present in all cells) and tissue-specific proteins (unique roles in certain cells).
- Mutations in housekeeping proteins generally affect all cell types, while mutations in tissue-specific proteins lead to localized effects in specific tissues.
- Disease manifestation is linked to the expression site of a protein, emphasizing that mutations can indicate specific organ or tissue dysfunctions.
Protein Expression and Human Genetics
- Most human cell types express about 20,000 protein-coding genes, highlighting the complexity of gene regulation and expression across different tissues.
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Test your knowledge of inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs) and mitochondrial disorders with this overview of single-gene biochemical or metabolic diseases. Explore the fascinating area of medicine and gain insight into the concept of 'chemical individuality' introduced by Garrod.
