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Q. A 2 -week \u2013old child was brought to the emergency. The parents were fearful that the child had been given some poison as they noted black discoloration on the diaper. A diagnosis of Alkaptonuria was made and the child was given Vitamin C as a supplement. Alkaptonuria occurs due to reduced activity of the Homogentisic acid oxidase enzyme. What is the role played by vitamin C in this defect?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A.            Acts as an oxidant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.            Acts as a coenzyme<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C.            Acts as an inducer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D.            Acts as a positive allosteric modifier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer: Acts as a coenzyme<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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