A Newborn Male Is Diagnosed with Albinism Based on Skin

question 24

Multiple Choice

A newborn male is diagnosed with albinism based on skin, eye, and hair appearance. Which of the following is associated with these features?

• A) Increased melanin
• B) Increased hemoproteins
• C) Inability to convert tyrosine to DOPA
• D) Increased bilirubin

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