Multiple choice

The urea cycle disorders associated with deficiency of mitochondrial ornithine transporter is/are

P. Homocitrullinuria syndrome Q. Hyperammonemia R. Argininemia

  1. Only P

  2. Both P and Q

  3. Both Q and R

  4. Only R

  5. All of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Correct answer. Deficiencies of the various enzymes and transporters involved in the urea cycle can cause urea cycle disorders. Deficiency of the mitochondrial ornithine transporter causes hyperornithinemia, hyperammonemia and homocitrullinuria syndrome.

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