Which enzyme's deficiency is associated with the development of Phenylketonuria, a genetic disorder characterized by an inability to break down the amino acid phenylalanine?

A Tyrosinase
B Phenylalanine hydroxylase
C Homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase
D Cystathionine beta-synthase
Phenylalanine hydroxylase is the enzyme responsible for converting phenylalanine to tyrosine, and its deficiency leads to Phenylketonuria, a genetic disorder that can cause intellectual disability if left untreated.
'Phe'nylalanine Hydroxylase, 'PKU' = 'Phe'nyl 'K'etone 'U'rea
Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics
Enzymes in Disease Biochemistry Amino Acid Metabolism Disorders Hard MEDICAL Confidence: high