Mutation in the oxidative enzymes (peroxisomes) could lead to_______________?
Correct answer: A. Zellweger's syndrome
- A. Zellweger's syndrome
- B. Gaucher's disease
- C. Epidermolysis bullosa
- D. Leber's neuropathy
Explanation
Zellweger syndrome results from defective peroxisome formation or function, causing accumulation of very-long-chain fatty acids and impaired oxidative metabolism. Gaucher disease is a lysosomal storage disorder, not a peroxisomal disorder.
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