What is the role of the enzyme alpha-galactosidase in the human body, and what disease is caused by its deficiency?
A
It breaks down starches and its deficiency causes Celiac disease
B
It breaks down glycolipids and its deficiency causes Fabry disease
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C
It breaks down proteins and its deficiency causes Gaucher disease
D
It breaks down nucleic acids and its deficiency causes Tay-Sachs disease
Explanation
Alpha-galactosidase is an enzyme that breaks down glycolipids, and its deficiency causes Fabry disease, a rare genetic disorder.
Source
NCERT Class 12 Biochemistry
Enzymes in Disease
Biochemistry
Lysosomal Storage Diseases
Medium
MEDICAL
Confidence: high
