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What is the most likely cause of the child's symptoms?
What is the most likely cause of the child's symptoms?
- Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (correct)
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Iron overload
- Thyroid dysfunction
Why is glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase important to cellular function?
Why is glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase important to cellular function?
- It regulates calcium levels in the cells
- It is involved in the synthesis of DNA
- It helps in the digestion of carbohydrates
- It protects cells from oxidative damage (correct)
What does an enzyme activity of 1.3 U/g tissue mean?
What does an enzyme activity of 1.3 U/g tissue mean?
- High enzyme activity
- Moderate enzyme activity
- No enzyme activity
- Low enzyme activity (correct)
How do you account for the differences in the normal activities of glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase in different tissues?
How do you account for the differences in the normal activities of glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase in different tissues?
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What evidence is there of anemia in the patient?
What evidence is there of anemia in the patient?
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