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Failure to metabolise tyrosine and phenylalanine results in
Failure to metabolise tyrosine and phenylalanine results in
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The correct option is C alkaptonuria
Alkaptonuria or black urine disease is a rare genetic disorder in which the body cannot completely break down tyrosine and phenylalanine. This results in accumulation of homogentisic acid in the body which turns urine to black colour. Hence the name black urine disease.
Dysuria is the pain or discomfort caused during urinating due to urinary tract infections, kidney stones, tumors or cancers.
Pyuria is the disorder where white blood cells or pus is discharged in urine.
Hematuria is the term given for presence of blood in urine.
Alkaptonuria or black urine disease is a rare genetic disorder in which the body cannot completely break down tyrosine and phenylalanine. This results in accumulation of homogentisic acid in the body which turns urine to black colour. Hence the name black urine disease.
Dysuria is the pain or discomfort caused during urinating due to urinary tract infections, kidney stones, tumors or cancers.
Pyuria is the disorder where white blood cells or pus is discharged in urine.
Hematuria is the term given for presence of blood in urine.
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