This Is an Inherited Disease That Leads to an Accumulation

question 65

Short Answer

This is an inherited disease that leads to an accumulation of undigested glycolipids especially in the lysosomes of neurons.

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Definitions:

Conjugate Acid

A species formed by the reception of a proton by a base, in other words, it is the base with a hydrogen ion added to it.

Methanol

A simple alcohol with the formula CH3OH, known for being a volatile, colorless, and flammable liquid.

Base

A substance that can accept protons or release hydroxide ions in aqueous solutions.

pKa

A quantitative measurement that describes the acidity of a substance, specifically the negative log of the acid dissociation constant (Ka).