MHT CET Medical202624 April 2026Morning ShiftBiologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationActual
Which one of the following disorder shows symptoms of excess of phenylalanine in urine of humans?
Options
- AAlbuminuria
- BGout arthritis
- CUrinary tract infection
- DPhenylketonuria
Correct answer
D. Phenylketonuria
Step-by-step solution
Phenylketonuria is an inborn error of metabolism inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. The affected individual lacks an enzyme called phenylalanine hydroxylase that converts the amino acid phenylalanine into tyrosine. As a result, phenylalanine accumulates and gets converted into phenylpyruvic acid and other derivatives. Accumulation of these in the brain results in mental retardation. These are also excreted through urine because of their poor absorption by the kidney. Answer: Phenylketonuria