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Albinism is a congenital disorder resulting from the lack of the enzyme:

A

Tyrosinase

B

Xanthine oxidase

C

Catalase

D

Fructokinase

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Albinism**: Albinism is a congenital disorder characterized by a deficiency in melanin production, which is responsible for the pigmentation of skin, hair, and eyes. 2. **Identifying the Enzyme**: The question asks about the enzyme whose lack leads to albinism. The key enzyme involved in melanin production is known as tyrosinase. 3. **Role of Tyrosinase**: Tyrosinase is an oxidase enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of the amino acid tyrosine into melanin. It is considered the rate-limiting enzyme in the melanin biosynthesis pathway. 4. **Evaluating the Options**: The options provided are: - Tyrosinase - Xanthine oxidase - Catalase - Fructokinase Among these, only tyrosinase is directly involved in melanin production. 5. **Conclusion**: Since albinism results from the lack of melanin due to the absence of tyrosinase, the correct answer is tyrosinase. **Final Answer**: Albinism is a congenital disorder resulting from the lack of the enzyme **tyrosinase**. ---
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