Adrenoleukodystrophy Is a Genetic Disorder That Affects the Nervous System

question 88

Multiple Choice

Adrenoleukodystrophy is a genetic disorder that affects the nervous system. The gene abnormality causes a lack of an enzyme that breaks down very long chain fatty acids outside the cell. The resulting over accumulation causes brain degeneration. What organelle is affected by the gene abnormality?

• A) Rough endoplasmic reticulum
• B) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
• C) Mitochondrion
• D) Peroxisome

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