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Definition of the following terminologies:
(a) Albinism
(b) Maple syrup urine disease
(c) Alkaptonuria
(d) Methylmalonic acidemia
(e) Phenylketonuria
Introduction:
The catabolism of various amino acids requires enzymesand is necessary for the proper functioning of different biological processes. The various end products released after catabolism of amino acids are acetyl CoA (coenzyme A), pyruvate, acetoacetyl CoA, and several intermediates of the citric acid cycle such as alpha-ketoglutarate, succinyl CoA, and oxaloacetate. Enzymes are function optimally in healthy individuals. The disorders associated with amino acid
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