In Glycinuria, glycine is excreted as
Correct Answer: Oxalate
Description: (D) Oxalate # Diseases associated with glycine metabolism: are 1. Glycinuria and 2. Primary hyperoxaluria> In Glycinuria there is excessive urinary excretion of glycine with a tendency to form oxalate renal stones. This disease is inborn and very rare.> Primary hyperoxaluria is a metabolic disease characterized biochemically by a continuous and high excretion of oxalate in urine, the excess oxalate probably coming from glycine.> There is recurrent infection of the urinary tract.> In vitamin B6 deficiency also, increased quantities of oxalate are excreted
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