Similar term(s): Heterozygote for PKU, PKU heterozygous, PKU heterozygote.
A person with one trait for PKU, that is, has inherited the trait from one parent. As a carrier for PKU, a person heterozygote for PKU is healthy and will not develop symptoms of the disorder. However, they can pass the gene on to their children.
Source: GreenFacts
Homozygous for PKU - PKU - Phenylalanine
Español: Heterocigoto PKU
Français: PCU-Hétérozygote