Medical MCQ-A patient presents with Von-Gierk's disease and ketosis was detected on investigation. All of the following would he associated findings except:

A patient presents with Von-Gierk’s disease and ketosis was detected on investigation. All of the following would he associated findings except:

There is hypoglycemia

Have low blood sugar levels

Oxaloacetate is required for gluconeogenesis

Low fat mobilization

Question Category:

Biochemistry

Correct Answer:

Low fat mobilization

Description:

Ans. d. Low fat mobilization (Ref Harper 's 27/e p/66)Excessive fatty acid mobilization (not the Low fat mobilization) from adipose tissues leads to ketosis in Von-Gierke's disease. Von Gierke's Disease:Type I glycogen storage disorder, inherited as autosomal recessiveQ, due to the deficiency of glucose-6 phosphataseDeficiency of glucose-6 phosphatase leads to low blood sugar and hypoglycemic attacks.Gluconeogenesis is enhanced, that's why Oxaloacetate is required for gluconeogenesis Excessive fatty acid mobilization from adipose tissues leads to ketosis

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