Proteoglycans and Glycosaminoglycans Quiz
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What is the most common mode of inheritance for Mucopolysaccharidoses?

  • Y-linked
  • Autosomal recessive (correct)
  • Autosomal dominant
  • X-linked recessive

Which Glycosaminoglycan deficiency can lead to Hurler Syndrome?

  • Dermatan Sulfate
  • Chondroitin Sulfate (correct)
  • Hyaluronic Acid
  • Keratan Sulfate

Which Glycosaminoglycan is associated with playing an important role in blood coagulation?

  • Hyaluronic Acid
  • Chondroitin Sulfate
  • Heparin (correct)
  • Keratan Sulfate

What is the main cause of Osteogenesis Imperfecta?

<p>Mutation in collagen genes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bone disorder is characterized by increased bone density and inability to resorb bone?

<p>Osteopetrosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What enzyme deficiency leads to Osteopetrosis?

<p>Carbonic anhydrase II (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of heparin in the body?

<p>Prevent blood clotting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cardinal principle of collagen biosynthesis?

<p>Self Assembly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of collagen is primarily affected in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?

<p>Type III (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is NOT commonly associated with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?

<p>Joint stiffness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, the defects are related to which aspect of collagen?

<p>Fibril formation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which genetic disorder is characterized by skin breaking and blistering following trauma?

<p>Epidermolysis Bullosa (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which collagen disorder presents with symptoms of hematuria, ocular lesions, and hearing loss?

<p>Alport Syndrome (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Decreased anchoring fibrils leading to blistering' is associated with which collagen-related disorder?

<p>Epidermolysis Bullosa (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic feature is common in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?

<p>Hyperextensibility of the skin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin deficiency disease can lead to skin manifestations resembling Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?

<p>Vitamin C deficiency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of collagen is primarily affected in Marfan Syndrome?

<p>Type III (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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