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In alkaptonuria, this is secreted in urine.
In alkaptonuria, this is secreted in urine.
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The correct option is D Homogentistic acid
- Alkaptonuria (AKU) is a rare disorder of autosomal recessive inheritance.
- It is caused by a mutation in a gene that results in the accumulation of homogentisic acid (HGA).
- Characteristically, the excess HGA means sufferers pass dark urine, which upon standing turns black.
- So, option c is correct.
- Alkaptonuria (AKU) is a rare disorder of autosomal recessive inheritance.
- It is caused by a mutation in a gene that results in the accumulation of homogentisic acid (HGA).
- Characteristically, the excess HGA means sufferers pass dark urine, which upon standing turns black.
- So, option c is correct.
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