KROK 1 2023 – Question 137 · KROK (Medicine) · Biological Chemistry
The patient's body fluids, especially urine, have a specific sweet smell, caused by disturbed metabolism of certain amino acids, such as leucine, isoleucine, and valine. What disease can be characterized by these pathological changes?
- A. Fructosuria
- B. Alkaptonuria
- C. Galactosemia
- D. Maple syrup urine disease
- E. Phenylketonuria
Hint
Think about the enzyme complex that decarboxylates the keto acids derived from branched-chain amino acids, and what happens to body odour when it is deficient.
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