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The pleiotropic disease phenylketonuria, which occurs in humans is caused by a single mutation in the gene that codes for the enzyme.
a
Tyrosinase
b
Phenyl pyruvate kinase
c
Phenyl alanine hydroxylase
d
Carboxy dismutase
detailed solution
Correct option is C
Phenylketonuria is caused by a single gene mutation in the gene which codes for phenylalanine hydroxylase. This manifests itself through phenotypic expression characterized by mental retardation and a reduction in hair and skin pigmentation.Talk to our academic expert!
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