Definition. Phenylketonuria (PKU) can be defined as a rare metabolic disorder caused by a deficiency in the production of the hepatic (liver) enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH).bbr. PKU A genetic disorder in which the body lacks the enzyme necessary to metabolize phenylalanine to tyrosine. Left untreated, the disorder can cause brain damage and progressive mental retardation as a result of the accumulation of phenylalanine and its breakdown products.
OAHU FUN FACTS. 1) Oahu is 44 miles long, 30 miles wide, 112 miles around and is the third-largest island in the Hawaiian chain of 132 islets, atolls and reefs stretching from kure atoll in the northwest to the big island of Hawaii in the southeast. 2) Honolulu is the largest city in the world.
Where is Honolulu County, Hawaii? Honolulu County is a county equivalent area found in Hawaii, USA. The county government of Honolulu is found in the county seat of Honolulu. With a total 5,610.43 sq. km of land and water area, Honolulu County, Hawaii is the 288th largest county equivalent area in the United States. Home to 991,788 people, Honolulu County has a total 340392 households earning 72764 on average per year.