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bclement10

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A 53-year-old Italian male was hospitalized with increased fatigue and hemoglobinuria. Patient history revealed his last ingested meal contained fava beans. G6PD levels were performed 3 months later, and the result was 5.
 
  Based on these findings, which class of G6PD variant is most likely affected?
 
  a. Class I
  b. Class II
  c. Class III
  d. Class IV

Question 2

Which molecule is responsible for the neutralization of harmful peroxides?
 
  a. G6P
  b. Glutathione
  c. HK
  d. PK


whitcassie

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: B


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