Logo
Home Study Material Contact Search
AI Chat FREE
  1. sciences
  2. biology
  3. a number of genetic deficiencies in acyl coa dehyd

A number of genetic deficiencies in acyl CoA dehydrogenases have been described. This deficiency presents early...

50.1K

Verified Solution

Question

Biology

A number of genetic deficiencies in acyl CoA dehydrogenases havebeen described. This deficiency presents early in life after aperiod of fasting. Symptoms include vomiting, lethargy, andsometimes coma. Not only is the blood concentration of glucose low(hypoglycemia), but starvation-induced ketosis is absent. Provide abiochemical explanation for these last two observations.

Answer & Explanation Solved by verified expert
4.2 Ratings (989 Votes)
Acyl coA dehydrogenase is an enzyme used in the breaking down of the stored fat in the body Fat is used as a source of energy during fasting state So during fasting state the fat is broken down to from glucose    See Answer
Get Answers to Unlimited Questions

Join us to gain access to millions of questions and expert answers. Enjoy exclusive benefits tailored just for you!

Membership Benefits:
  • Unlimited Question Access with detailed Answers
  • Zin AI - 3 Million Words
  • 10 Dall-E 3 Images
  • 20 Plot Generations
  • Conversation with Dialogue Memory
  • No Ads, Ever!
  • Access to Our Best AI Platform: Flex AI - Your personal assistant for all your inquiries!
Become a Member

Other questions asked by students

Chemistry
1.2K views

Consider the reaction H2 (g) + F2 (g) <-- --> 2HF (g) .At a certain temperature,...

Programming
1.2K views

Instructions: SLLQueue (13 pts) ● Using the three properties below, implement the queue interface using the SLLNode class...

Biology
1.2K views

PLEASE ANSWER ALL I HAVE AN EXAM TODAY AND THESE DONT MAKE SENSE TO ME Hyperalbumenia may...

Physics
1.2K views

You are an astronaut in the space shuttle pursuing a satellite in need of repair. You...

Economics
1.2K views

1. How did President Truman’s containment policy differ from the Marshall Plan? 2. How did President Eisenhower...

Basic Math
1.2K views

There are two machines available for cutting corks intended for use in wine bottles. The first produces...

Basic Math
1.2K views

f (x) = (1/5)x represents an exponential growth equation.O TrueO False

Accounting
1.2K views

The percentages of tax returns that were...

Accounting
1.2K views

Investors whose bonds can be redeemed for shares of the company's stock must hold a....

Accounting
1.2K views

how do you get the book balance amount? Can you explain like the "deposit in...

Accounting
1.2K views

Hall Company completes these transactions and events during March of the current year (terms for...

Accounting
1.2K views

E17-4 (Entries for Available-for-sale Securities) Assume the same information as in E17-3 except that the...