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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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