Patients with phenylketonuria present with decreased pigmentation. Which of the following in the metabolism of phenylalanine is most likely the mechanism causing this?
a. Lack of phenylalanine hydroxylase decreasing tyrosine production.
b. Decreased production of serotonin due to phenylketone inhibition.
c. Increased build up of phenylalanine inhibiting tyrosinase activity.
d. Increased production of phenylketones inhibiting production of gamma-aminobutyric acid.
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