The Defect in PNH Is Associated With

question 38

Multiple Choice

The defect in PNH is associated with:

• A) Defect in globin chains
• B) Abnormal clone of hematopoietic stem cells
• C) Defect in porphyrin synthesis
• D) All of the above
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Prokaryotic

Describing organisms whose cells lack a nucleus, including bacteria and archaea, characterized by a simpler organizational structure compared to eukaryotic cells.

Autotroph

Organisms that produce their own food from inorganic substances, using light or chemical energy.

Cyanobacteria

Photosynthetic bacteria that are often found in aquatic environments, capable of producing oxygen through the process of photosynthesis.

Aerobic Respiration

The process of producing cellular energy involving oxygen. It's the way most cells generate ATP, with carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.