A 29-year-old man has had angina for the past year. There is a family history of cardiovascular disease. On examination, his blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg. Laboratory studies show total serum cholesterol 185 mg/dL and glucose 85 mg/dL. A mutation involving a gene encoding for which of the following is most likely present in this man’s family?
A 29-year-old man has had angina for the past year. There is a family history of cardiovascular disease. On examination, his blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg. Laboratory studies show total serum cholesterol 185 mg/dL and glucose 85 mg/dL. A mutation involving a gene encoding for which of the following is most likely present in this man’s family?
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A 29-year-old man has had angina for the past year. There is a family history of cardiovascular disease. On examination, his blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg. Laboratory studies show total serum cholesterol 185 mg/dL and glucose 85 mg/dL. A mutation involving a gene encoding for which of the following is most likely present in this man's family?
✓ Correct Answer: B. Apolipoprotein
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