A Mutation of the Gene Encoding the Hepatic Enzyme Bilirubin

question 16

Multiple Choice

A mutation of the gene encoding the hepatic enzyme bilirubin uridine diphosphate-glucuronyltransferase (UGT1A1) associated with congenital jaundice and a complete absence of UGT1A1 is called

• A) Crigler-Najjar syndrome type I
• B) Gilbert disease
• C) Dubin-Johnson disease
• D) Rotor syndrome
• E) Galactosemia

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