Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency Is Caused by a Mutation in a Single

question 28

Multiple Choice

Lipoprotein lipase deficiency is caused by a mutation in a single gene that codes for an enzyme (lipoprotein lipase) that is needed to break down fatty acids. If lipoprotein lipase deficiency could be treated with gene therapy, then it would likely be caused by __________.

• A) a single-gene mutation
• B) a polygenic mutation
• C) a mutation in a genetic marker
• D) all of these

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