Clinical Biochemistry Prenatal Diagnosis Lecture Quiz
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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)?

  • 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)?

  • 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?

    <p>Accumulation of toxic intermediate substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which best describes the primary role of co-enzymes in metabolic pathways?

    <p>Facilitate enzyme catalyzed reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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