Glycogen Storage Disease Overview

Defect in an enzyme required for protein synthesis

Excessive production of glycogen

Defect in an enzyme required for either glycogen synthesis or degradation (correct)

Inadequate storage of glycogen in tissues

Excessive production of protein in tissues

Deposition of normal or abnormal glycogen in specific tissues (correct)

Reduced enzyme activity in the liver

Inadequate production of glycogen in tissues

Improved glycogen synthesis in the brain

Enhanced energy production in skeletal muscles

Deposition of abnormal glycogen in specific tissues (correct)

Increased breakdown of glycogen in the liver

<p>Deficiency in a specific enzyme involved in glycogen synthesis or degradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deposition of either normal or abnormal glycogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The specific enzyme defect and the tissues affected</p> Signup and view all the answers