The disorder caused by the deficiency of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The disorder caused by the deficiency of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase is:
A. Homocystinuria
B. Maple syrup urine disease
C. Albinism
D. Phenylketonuria
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
PKU leads to accumulation of phenylalanine, causing mental retardation. Albinism is tyrosinase defect, MSUD branched-chain ketoacid dehydrogenase, homocystinuria methionine metabolism.

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