Biotechnology And Its Applications Question 25

Question: Alkaptonuria is caused due to [JIPMER 2002]

Options:

A) Dominant autosomal gene

B) Recessive autosomal gene

C) X linked recessive gene

D) X linked dominant gene

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Recessive disease, excrete large amount of homogentisic acid in urine which turn black upon exposure to light.