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A patient is diagnosed lipidosis (Gaucher's with glucocerebroside discase) that manifests as splenomegaly, liver enlargement, affected bone tissue and neuropathies. What enzyme of complex lipid catabolism is deficient, causing this disease?

Answer options

  1. Hyaluronidase
  2. Sphingomyelinase
  3. Hexosaminidase
  4. 3-galactosidase
  5. Glucocerebrosidase
Correct answer

Glucocerebrosidase

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