The Malfunction of the Pancreatic Beta Cells, Resulting in No

question 4

Multiple Choice

The malfunction of the pancreatic beta cells, resulting in no production of insulin naturally occurs in which form of diabetes?

• A) Type 1 DM
• B) Type 2 DM
• C) Secondary DM
• D) Gestational DM

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Definitions:

Elastase

An enzyme that breaks down elastin, an important protein in connective tissue which provides elasticity.

Enzymatic Reaction

A chemical process catalyzed by enzymes, speeding up reactions in the cells.

Reactants

Reactants are substances initially present in a chemical reaction that are consumed during the reaction to form products.

Substrates

In biochemistry, substrates are the specific substances on which an enzyme acts to catalyze a chemical reaction, often converted into products.