mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #914

A patient is diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder affecting the synthesis of a vital amino acid. Which biochemical pathway is most likely impaired in this condition?

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #914

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A patient is diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder affecting the synthesis of a vital amino acid. Which biochemical pathway is most likely impaired in this condition?

    • A) Citric acid cycle
    • B) Urea cycle
    • C) Glycogenolysis
    • D) Glucogenesis

    Answer: Urea cycle

    Explanation: The urea cycle is most likely impaired in this condition, as it is responsible for the synthesis of arginine, a vital amino acid.