Punjab Medical Punjab - MET Solved Paper-2005

  • question_answer
    Melanuria is caused by the abnormal catabolism of:

    A)  alanine                               

    B)  tyrosine

    C)  proline                                

    D)  tryptophan

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    In certain tumours the production of melanin by a series of reactions involving abnormal catabolism of tyrosine causes melanuria, characterised by the excretion of a black pigment (melanin) in the urine.


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