An alcaptonuric lacks the enzyme that oxidizes what metabolite?
A)phenylalanine
B)tyrosine
C)homogentisic acid
D)asparagine
E)pantothenic acid

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An alcaptonuric individual lacks the enzyme that oxidizes homogentisic acid, leading to its accumulation in urine and joint tissues, causing a condition called alcaptonuria. Phenylalanine, tyrosine, asparagine, and pantothenic acid are not related to this metabolic disorder.

An Alcaptonuric Lacks the Enzyme That Oxidizes What Metabolite