A Child Has Been Found to Have a Deficiency in 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl

question 42

Multiple Choice

A child has been found to have a deficiency in 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase.Which condition is this child at risk for?

• A) Increased uric acid
• B) Hypercholesterolemia
• C) Increased phenylketones
• D) Altered oxygen transport

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