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Biochemistry Question on Lipids

A child presents with bone pain and hepatosplenomegaly. A trephine biopsy and aspirate show the following finding. Which of the following is the most likely enzyme deficient in this condition?
A trephine biopsy and aspirate

A

Hexosaminidase

B

Glucocerebrosidase

C

Sphingomyelinase

D

Alpha 1,4-glucosidase

Answer

Glucocerebrosidase

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (B): Glucocerebrosidase