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What is the primary cause of Inborn Error of Metabolism (IEM)?
What is the primary cause of Inborn Error of Metabolism (IEM)?
- Deficiency of co-enzymes
- Inherited defect in multiple enzymes
- Disruption of a specific metabolic pathway (correct)
- Overproduction of a specific enzyme
What is the potential consequence of untreated Inborn Error of Metabolism (IEM)?
What is the potential consequence of untreated Inborn Error of Metabolism (IEM)?
- Reduced organ size
- Global organ dysfunction (correct)
- Increased enzyme production
- Enhanced energy production
Which condition is caused by Inborn Error of Metabolism (IEM) and results in mental retardation (MR)?
Which condition is caused by Inborn Error of Metabolism (IEM) and results in mental retardation (MR)?
- Energy defects due to enzyme deficiency
- Organomegaly caused by storage diseases
- Phenylketonuria (PKU) (correct)
- Toxic accumulation of simple molecules
What is the consequence of an enzyme defect in a metabolic pathway involving the synthesis of product D from a substrate A?
What is the consequence of an enzyme defect in a metabolic pathway involving the synthesis of product D from a substrate A?
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Which best describes the primary role of co-enzymes in metabolic pathways?
Which best describes the primary role of co-enzymes in metabolic pathways?
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