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‘Niemann^–Pick type C disease’ is caused due to deficiency of a specific ________________(a) protein(b) receptor(c) ligand(d) gene |
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Answer» Right choice is (a) protein The best explanation: ‘Niemann^–Pick type C disease’ is an inherited disorder in which a protein required to transfer cholesterol out of the lysosomes is lacking. Consequently, cholesterol is accumulated in these organelles leading to nerve degeneration. |
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