All of the Following Are Characteristics of Alkaptonuria EXCEPT

question 10

Multiple Choice

All of the following are characteristics of alkaptonuria EXCEPT:

• A) excretion of homogentisate
• B) air oxidation causes urine to turn dark on standing
• C) results in mental retardation due to accumulation of Phe metabolites
• D) homogentisate accumulation in joints may cause arthritis
• E) all are true

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