What is the name of the condition characterized by a deficiency of hexokinase, an enzyme involved in the glycolytic pathway, leading to impaired ATP production and increased 2,3-BPG levels in red blood cells?

A Pyruvate kinase deficiency
B Hexokinase deficiency ✓
C Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
D Phosphofructokinase deficiency

Explanation

Hexokinase deficiency is a rare condition characterized by impaired ATP production and increased 2,3-BPG levels in red blood cells, leading to altered oxygen transport.

Source

Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Hematology Hematology: Hemoglobin and Oxygen Transport Hematology: Hemoglobin and Oxygen Transport Hard MEDICAL Confidence: medium