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In Hartnup's disease _______ is excreted in the urine?

Correct answer: C. Tryptophan

  • A. Ornithine
  • B. Glutamine
  • C. Tryptophan
  • D. Phenylalanine

Explanation

Hartnup disease impairs intestinal and renal transport of neutral amino acids, especially tryptophan, so tryptophan is lost in urine. Its deficiency can produce pellagra-like symptoms because tryptophan contributes to niacin synthesis.

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