Refsum’s disease is due to deficiency of which of the following enzyme?
Correct Answer: Phytanic alpha oxidase
Description: Phytanic alpha oxidase
Refsum disease is caused by a deficiency of phytanic acid α -hydroxylase (α -oxidase) which is required for a-oxidation of methylated fatty acids, phytanic acid.
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