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Alkaptonuria an inherited metabolic disorder is due to the deficiency of____________?

Correct answer: A. Homogentisate oxidase

  • A. Homogentisate oxidase
  • B. Cystathionase
  • C. Pheylalanine hydroxylase
  • D. Tyrosine transaminase

Explanation

Alkaptonuria results from deficiency of homogentisate oxidase in tyrosine degradation, causing homogentisic acid to accumulate and darken urine. Phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency causes phenylketonuria instead.

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