Deficiency of the following enzyme causes hereditary fructose intolerance?
Correct Answer: Aldolase B
Description: The absence of aldolase B, which cleaves fructose-1-phosphate, leads to hereditary fructose intolerance, which is characterized by profound hypoglycemia and vomiting after consumption of fructoseA lack of hepatic fructokinase causes essential fructosuria, which is a benign and asymptomatic condition.Harper 30th edition PG: 205
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