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

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