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The disease in which patients passed urine that rapidly turned black on exposure to air is called:

Correct answer: B. Alkaptonuria

  • A. Phenylketonuria
  • B. Alkaptonuria
  • C. Sickle cell anemia
  • D. Hemophilia
  • E. Anuria

Explanation

Alkaptonuria is an inherited condition that results in the buildup of homogentisic acid, causing urine to turn black upon exposure to air. This distinctive symptom differentiates it from other disorders. Phenylketonuria involves amino acid metabolism but does not affect urine color. Sickle cell anemia and hemophilia are blood disorders, not related to urine. Anuria is the absence of urine production, not a change in color.

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