A child rapidly develops hypoglycemia after moderate activity. On physical examination, kidney and liver are found to be enlarged. Histopathology of liver shows deposits of glycogen in an excess amount. Blood examination reveals raised ketone bodies, lactic acid and triglycerides. Which enzyme is deficient in this patient?
A child rapidly develops hypoglycemia after moderate activity. On physical examination, kidney and liver are found to be enlarged. Histopathology of liver shows deposits of glycogen in an excess amount. Blood examination reveals raised ketone bodies, lactic acid and triglycerides. Which enzyme is deficient in this patient?
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A child rapidly develops hypoglycemia after moderate activity. On physical examination, kidney and liver are found to be enlarged. Histopathology of liver shows deposits of glycogen in an excess amount. Blood examination reveals raised ketone bodies, lactic acid and triglycerides. Which enzyme is deficient in this patient?
β Correct Answer: C. Glucose-6-phosphatase
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