A 3-month-old infant was cranky and irritable, became quite lethargic between feedings, and began to develop a potbelly. A physical examination demonstrated an enlarged liver, while blood work taken between feedings demonstrated elevated lactate and uric acid levels, as well as hypoglycemia. This child most likely has a mutation in which one of the following enzymes?
A 3-month-old infant was cranky and irritable, became quite lethargic between feedings, and began to develop a potbelly. A physical examination demonstrated an enlarged liver, while blood work taken between feedings demonstrated elevated lactate and uric acid levels, as well as hypoglycemia. This child most likely has a mutation in which one of the following enzymes?
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A 3-month-old infant was cranky and irritable, became quite lethargic between feedings, and began to develop a potbelly. A physical examination demonstrated an enlarged liver, while blood work taken between feedings demonstrated elevated lactate and uric acid levels, as well as hypoglycemia. This child most likely has a mutation in which one of the following enzymes?
✓ Correct Answer: C. Glucose-6-phosphatase
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