04-01-2007, 09:13 PM
A 15-year-old girl is seen by a dermatologist for removal of multiple squamous cell carcinomas of the skin. The
patient has nearly white hair, pink irises, very pale skin, and a history of burning easily when exposed to the sun.
This patient's condition is caused by a disorder involving which of the following substances?
A. Aromatic amino acids
B. Branched chain amino acids
C. Glycolipids
D. Glycoproteins
E. Sulfur-containing amino acids
patient has nearly white hair, pink irises, very pale skin, and a history of burning easily when exposed to the sun.
This patient's condition is caused by a disorder involving which of the following substances?
A. Aromatic amino acids
B. Branched chain amino acids
C. Glycolipids
D. Glycoproteins
E. Sulfur-containing amino acids