What Is a Common Secondary Consequence of Metabolic Defects

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is a common secondary consequence of metabolic defects?

• A) bacterial infections
• B) nutritional deficiencies
• C) arthritis
• D) cancer
• E) autoimmune disorders

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Definitions:

Albinism

A group of genetic disorders resulting in little or no production of the pigment melanin, affecting the skin, hair, and eyes.

Melanin Synthesis

The biological process by which cells produce melanin, a pigment found in the skin, hair, and eyes of animals, responsible for coloration and protection against ultraviolet radiation.

Tyrosine

An amino acid that is a precursor to neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine, important for protein synthesis and many metabolic pathways.

Chorion

The outermost membrane enclosing the embryo in eggs of birds, reptiles, and mammals.