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Defect in amino acid metabolism may resu...

Defect in amino acid metabolism may result in

A

Albinism

B

Prophyria

C

Wilson’s disease

D

Phenylketonuria

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The correct Answer is:
D
Phenylketonuria is caused by mutation in the gene that helps make an enzyme called phenylalanine hydroxylase. This enzyme is needed to convert the amino acid phenylalanine into tyrosine.
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