Albinism is a congenital disorder (non synthesis of melanin) resulting from the lack of which enzyme?
A
Catalase
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B
Fructokinase
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C
Tyrosinase
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D
Xanthine oxidase
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Solution
The correct option is B Tyrosinase Albinism is a congenital disorder resulting from the lack of tyrosinase. It is an oxidase that is the rate limiting enzyme for controlling the production of melanin.