mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #291

A patient with a rare genetic disorder has difficulty processing fatty acids due to a deficiency in a specific enzyme. Which enzyme is primarily responsible for this defect?

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #291

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A patient with a rare genetic disorder has difficulty processing fatty acids due to a deficiency in a specific enzyme. Which enzyme is primarily responsible for this defect?

    • A) Lipoprotein lipase
    • B) Acyl-CoA dehydrogenase
    • C) Long-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase
    • D) Very-long-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase

    Answer: Acyl-CoA dehydrogenase

    Explanation: Acyl-CoA dehydrogenase is a key enzyme in fatty acid beta-oxidation. USAT, HAT and MDCAT analytical sections repeat this pattern.