Vocabulary Entry

phenylalanine

|noun

noun

Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid that is a building block of proteins and is important for various bodily functions.

Example Sentences

"Phenylalanine is often found in high-protein foods such as meat and dairy."

"Some people with phenylketonuria (PKU) must limit their intake of phenylalanine."

"The body converts phenylalanine into tyrosine, another important amino acid."