Which Statement Regarding Lysosomal Storage Diseases Is True

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding lysosomal storage diseases is true?

• A)A gene defect makes lysosomes unable to store degraded compounds.
• B)Accumulation of stored iron results in cell, tissue, and organ dysfunction.
• C)Defective enzymes result in the accumulation of potentially toxic substances.
• D)Mutations in the genes coding for different types of collagen produce substances that are toxic to brain cells.

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