Which of the Following Properties Allows Enzyme Replacement Therapy to Work

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following properties allows enzyme replacement therapy to work for some lysosomal storage disorders?

• A) Excess enzyme causes formation of new lysosomes
• B) The enzymes can be dried into a pill
• C) The enzymatic defect is generally mild
• D) Cells can take up the enzymes from extracellular fluid
• E) The therapy triggers upregulation of the deficient enzyme

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Definitions:

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved.

Market Equilibrium

The state in which the supply and demand for a good or service are balanced, leading to a stable price.

Consumer Surplus

The variance between the total price consumers are ready and able to fork over for a good or service and the sum they ultimately pay.

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved or is not achievable.