Classical phenylketonuria is caused by a deficiency of
Correct Answer: Phenylalanine hydroxylase
Description: Classical phenylketonuria (hyperphenylalaninemia type I) → Deficiency of phenylalanine hydroxylase.
Atypical phenylketonuria (hyperphenylalaninemia type II and III) → Defect in dihydrobiopterin reductase.
Hyperphenylalaninemia type IV and V → Defect in dihydrobiopterin synthesis.
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