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Most common enzyme deficiency leading to childhood hypertension is –

A
17–Alpha hydroxylase
B
21–Beta hydroxylase
C
11–Beta hydroxylase
D
3–Beta hydroxy steroid dehydrogenase
High-Yield Explanation
Salt retention and hypertension is seen in 17-α hydroxylase deficiency and 11-β hydroxylase deficiency. 11-β hydroxylase deficiency is more common. 17-α hydroxylase deficiency is an uncommon form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

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