Xanthurenic acid is produced in
Correct Answer: Tryptophan metabolism
Description: In the metabolism of Tryptophan, Kynurenin is an intermediate step. The accumulated Kynurenine is shunted to Xanthurenic acid. So, in pyridoxal deficiency, Xanthurenic acid is excreted in the urine.Ref: DM Vasudevan - Textbook of Biochemistry, 7th edition, page no: 240
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