How can a genetic test tell you anything about an enzyme?

Subject: How can a genetic test tell you anything about an enzyme?

Date: Sun Jul 13 17:34:21 2003
Posted by Lee Williams
Grade level: 10-12 School: Hingham High
City: Hingham State/Province: MA Country: USA
Area of science: Genetics
ID: 1058135661.Ge

Message:


A person has bloating and cramps after eating starchy foods.  This person 
obviously has a deficient enzyme to digest the food properly.  Can genetic 
testing tell you more information about the particular enzyme?

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