2) A patient exhibits extreme lactic acidosis (buildup oflactate in the body). Genome sequencing reveals a mutation in thegene coding for the E1 subunit of the PDH complex. This mutation isknown to increase the Km of PDH for TPP.
a) In two to three sentences, explain how this mutation could leadto extreme lactic acidosis.(2 pts)
b) For each of the statements below, identify whether you wouldrecommend or not recommend the treatment. Then, explain yourreasoning and/or possible effects on the individual.
Statement 1:
Provide the patient with a high carbohydrate diet. (2 pts)
Statement 2:
Administer thiamine, a precursor of TPP, to the patient. (2pts)
