Q. A 2 -week –old child was brought to the emergency. The parents were fearful that the child had been given some poison as they noted black discoloration on the diaper. A diagnosis of Alkaptonuria was made and the child was given Vitamin C as a supplement. Alkaptonuria occurs due to reduced activity of the Homogentisic acid oxidase enzyme. What is the role played by vitamin C in this defect?
A. Acts as an oxidant
B. Acts as a coenzyme
C. Acts as an inducer
D. Acts as a positive allosteric modifier.
Answer: Acts as a coenzyme
