MDCAT Biology MCQ #628

A patient with a defect in the enzyme succinate dehydrogenase would likely experience which of the following?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #628

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A patient with a defect in the enzyme succinate dehydrogenase would likely experience which of the following?

    • A) Increased ATP production
    • B) Decreased ATP production
    • C) Increased NADH production
    • D) Decreased FADH2 production

    Answer: Decreased ATP production

    Explanation: Defects in succinate dehydrogenase lead to decreased ATP production due to impaired citric acid cycle function.