A Lysosomal Storage Disease is Caused By

Question

A lysosomal storage disease is caused by
A)failure of the cell to produce lysosomes.
B)the inability to synthesize glycolipids.
C)mutations in genes for lysosomic membrane proteins.
D)an excess in the production of lysosomic digestive enzymes.
E)mutations in genes that code for lysosomic digestive enzymes.

Accepted Answer

Lysosomal storage diseases are genetic disorders caused by mutations in genes that code for lysosomal digestive enzymes, leading to the accumulation of partially degraded substrates in lysosomes. This can result in a range of symptoms and organ dysfunction, depending on the specific enzyme that is affected.