BIOCHEMISTRY 9

Your paper should be at least three (3) pages, double-spaced, in Arial or Times New Roman font (12 point), contain at least three (3) references, and cover the following topics:

· A brief description of how and when the disease was first identified (i.e., historical perspective). (20 points)

· What specific biological molecule (i.e., protein, nucleic acid, lipid, carbohydrate, or vitamin) is affected by this disease (be sure to provide the specific name of the molecule)? (20 points)

· What specific biological process (i.e., metabolic pathway) is affected? (20 points)

· What types of symptoms do affected individuals experience? (20 points)

· What treatments (or lifestyle changes) are recommended to help an affected individual cope with the disease? Explain why these approaches are effective in treating the disease. (20 points)

· Points will be deducted if your paper:

· Has a Turnitin similarity score higher than 25%

· Is less than three (3) pages

· Has less than three (3) references