In Ochronosis there is deficiency of which of the following enzymes?
Correct Answer: Homogentisic acid oxidase
Description: The defective enzyme in Ochronosis (Alkaptonuria) is homogentisic acid oxidase in tyrosine metabolism. Homogentisate gets oxidised by polyphenol oxidase to benzoquinone acetate which undergoes polymerization to form a pigment ALKAPTON. Alkapton gets deposited in connective tissues, bones and various organs resulting in condition called OCHRONOSIS.
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