ABCD1 mutations are the genetic cause of adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). The cerebral form CALD, is progressive, irreversibl

Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Operations Management, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Algebra, Precalculus, Statistics and Probabilty, Advanced Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Nursing, Psychology, Certifications, Tests, Prep, and more.
Post Reply
answerhappygod
Site Admin
Posts: 899604
Joined: Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:13 am

ABCD1 mutations are the genetic cause of adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). The cerebral form CALD, is progressive, irreversibl

Post by answerhappygod »

ABCD1 mutations are the genetic cause of adrenoleukodystrophy(ALD). The cerebral form CALD, is progressive, irreversible andfatal, and children usually die within 5 years of symptom onset.What is the direct function of ABCD1?
A. triggers inflammation of myelinated nerve fibers
B. enzyme that degrades synaptic junctions
C. transmembrane transporter on the peroxisomal membrane
D. enzyme that degrades very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA)
Join a community of subject matter experts. Register for FREE to view solutions, replies, and use search function. Request answer by replying!
Post Reply