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Biochemistry Lipids 4c1907b2

What is the biochemical defect in the Zellweger syndrome?

A
Peroxisomal biogenesis disorder
B
Lysosomal targeting disorder
C
Defect in glycosylation of proteins
D
Trisomy 21
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. A. Peroxisomal biogenesis disorderBiochemical defect in Zellweger SyndromeThere is gene defects, involving mainly the import of proteins that contain the PTS1 targeting signal* Zellweger syndrome (most severe)Clinical picture* Typical facial appearance (high forehead, unslanting palpebral fissures, hypoplastic supraorbital ridges, and epicanthal folds)* Severe weakness and hypotonia, neonatal seizures* Eye abnormalities (cataracts, glaucoma, corneal clouding, Brushfield spots, pigmentary retinopathy, and nerve dysplasia)* Because of the hypotonia and "mongoloid" appearance, Down syndrome may be suspected

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