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Phenylketonuria, the genetic disorder causing an inborn error of metabolism is an example of 
 

Option: 1

Autosomal dominant 
 


Option: 2

Autosomal recessive 
 


Option: 3

X-linked dominant 
 


Option: 4

X-linked recessive 
 


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As already discussed in Phenylketonuria -

  • It is an inborn error of metabolism, which is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait.
  • It is a rare disease in which the individual is born without the ability to properly breakdown an amino acid called phenylalanine.
  •  Hence, the correct option is (b).
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