A geneticist informs the parents that their newborn infant does not have the enzyme tyrosinase.The lack of this enzyme will result in:
A) albinism.
B) malignant hyperthermia.
C) scleroderma.
D) vitiligo.

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The enzyme tyrosinase is necessary for the production of melanin, which gives color to the skin, eyes, and hair. Without this enzyme, the individual will not be able to produce melanin and will have little or no pigmentation, resulting in albinism. Malignant hyperthermia is a rare genetic disorder that affects the way muscle cells respond to certain drugs, scleroderma is an autoimmune disorder, and vitiligo is a skin condition characterized by patches of depigmentation.

A Geneticist Informs the Parents That Their Newborn Infant Does