Question

Name the genetic disorder which is caused by the deficiency of enzyme HGPRT?

a.

SCID

b.

Lesch-Nyhan syndrome

c.

Cystic fibrosis

d.

Down syndrome

Answer: (b).Lesch-Nyhan syndrome

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