Is alkaptonuria an autosomal dominant disorder?
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Is alkaptonuria an autosomal dominant disorder?
Alkaptonuria:
Alkaptonuria is a rare disorder in which a lack of homogentisic acid oxidase activity causes a build-up of pigment chemicals in the connective tissues of the body. It causes kidney stones, heart problems, and urine to turn black when exposed to air.
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View this answerNo, alkaptonuria is not an autosomal dominant disorder; it is an autosomal recessive disorder. This means that the gene for alkaptonuria is located on...
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