Excess of which of following can result in cataract
Correct Answer: Sugar alcohol
Description: Sugar Alcohols and cataract: = Reduction of monosaccharides forms sugar alcohols = sugar alcohols are hygroscopic in nature, absorb water, and will cause cell swelling = They especially get accumulated in the lens of the eye causing cataract. Examples: Glucose forms sorbitol in diabetes and leads to snowflake cataract In galactosemia, Excess Galactose is reduced to galactitol and give rise to oil drop cataract
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