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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Osteopetrosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enzyme deficiency leads to Osteopetrosis?

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

    What is the primary function of heparin in the body?

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

    What is the cardinal principle of collagen biosynthesis?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What characteristic feature is common in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?

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

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

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

    Which type of collagen is primarily affected in Marfan Syndrome?

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

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