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Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2018

A 7-year-old child presents with marked signs of hemolytic anemia. Biochemical analysis of erythrocytes determined low concentration of NADPH and reduced glutathione. What enzyme is deficient in this case leading to the biochemical changes and their clinical manifestations?

Answer options

  1. Hexokinase
  2. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
  3. Pyruvate kinase
  4. Lactate dehydrogenase
  5. Fructokinase
Correct answer

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase

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