Acid Phosphatase Isoenzymes

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What is the purpose of acid phosphatases as diagnostic tools?

  • To investigate the pathophysiology of disease.
  • To serve as serological and histological markers of disease. (correct)
  • To analyze DNA samples.
  • To study the structure of the prostate gland.

What is a characteristic of total lysosomal acid phosphatase deficiency?

  • It is a disorder that affects only the prostate gland.
  • It is an autosomal dominant disorder.
  • It is an autosomal recessive disorder. (correct)
  • It is only limited to the brain.

What is a characteristic of isoenzymes of acid phosphatases?

  • They have the same molecular weight.
  • They have the same sequence length.
  • They have different tissue and chromosomal origins. (correct)
  • They have the same resistance to L(+) tartrate and fluoride.

What is a symptom of total lysosomal acid phosphatase deficiency?

<p>Terminal bleeding in early infancy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of prostate acid phosphatase?

<p>It is released into the serum from the prostate gland. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has largely replaced prostate acid phosphatase as a serum marker for cancer of the prostate?

<p>Prostate specific antigen (PSA). (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is PAP primarily used for in forensic investigations?

<p>To identify the presence of semen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is EAP primarily associated with?

<p>Acute haemolytic anaemia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition caused by the ingestion of fava beans in certain individuals?

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What is the significance of the existence of alleles for EAP?

<p>It enables the identification of paternity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is PAP also released into?

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