A young boy with a thin build and long fingers presents with diminished vision. On examination, subluxation of the lens is observed, and cystathionine synthase deficiency is detected. Which amino acid should the patient be supplemented with?
ATyrosine
BSerine
CCysteine
DMethionine
EGlycine
A patient with homocystinuria presents with ectopia lentis (dislocation of the lens). Which vitamin should be supplemented?
AVitamin B12
BVitamin B6
CThiamine
DVitamin B9 (Folate)
EVitamin C
In the context of homocystinuria, which direction does the lens typically subluxate?
AInferotemporal
BInferonasal
CSuperonasal
DSuperotemporal
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