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Biochemistry Question on Enzymes

Which enzyme deficiency causesLesch–Nyhan syndrome ?

A

Hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase (HGPRT)

B

Xanthine oxidase

C

Adenine phosphoribosyltransferase (APRT)

D

AMP deaminase

Answer

Hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase (HGPRT)

Explanation

Solution

The Correct Option is (A): Hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase (HGPRT)