______________ is a metabolic disorder in which an infant requires larger-than-normal amounts of vitamin B6 to avoid neurological symptoms.
A) Parkinson's disease
B) Tay-Sachs disease
C) Phenylketonuria
D) Pyridoxine dependency
E) Huntington's chorea

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Pyridoxine dependency is a rare metabolic disorder in which an infant requires higher-than-normal amounts of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) to avoid neurological symptoms like seizures and developmental delays. This condition is caused by a genetic defect that impairs the body's ability to metabolize vitamin B6. Treatment involves high doses of pyridoxine supplements.

______________ Is a Metabolic Disorder in Which an Infant Requires