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Which genetic disorder is associated with dysfunction of peroxisomes?(a) Parkinson’s disease(b) Down’s syndrome(c) Zellweger Syndrome(d) Bubble Boy SyndromeI had been asked this question in an online quiz.My doubt is from Mitochondrial Structure and Function topic in division Mitochondrial Structure and Function of Cell Biology

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Correct option is (C) Zellweger Syndrome

For explanation I would say: Zellweger is an autosomal recessive SYSTEMIC disorder caused by the impairment of PEROXISOMES biogenesis. They affect the brain, nerve, face and LIVER.



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