One type of hereditary mutation that results in a defect in the enzyme tyrosinase that causes a loss of skin pigment is called
A)albinism.
B)Tay-Sachs disease.
C)phenylketonuria.
D)muscular dystrophy.
E)prions disease.

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Albinism is the hereditary mutation that results in a defect in the enzyme tyrosinase that leads to the loss of skin pigment. This genetic disorder affects the production of melanin, which is responsible for the color of the skin, hair, and eyes. People with albinism have little to no melanin production and therefore have a lighter or completely white appearance.

One Type of Hereditary Mutation That Results in a Defect