diseases

Question 1

Hurler syndrome

Answer 1

due to a deficiency of iduronidase

abnormal bone structure and developmental delay)

Build up of the glycosaminoglycan Heparan sulfate (long chain sugar molecules often found in mucus & fluid around the joints

An enzyme responsible for the degradation of mucopolysaccharides in lysosomes

Question 2

treatments for hurler syndrome

Answer 2

Enzyme replacement therapy

& bone marrow replacement