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What TYPE OF MUTATION is Glucose-6-phosphate Dehydrogenase?

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X-linked recessive

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It PROTECTS RED BLOOD CELLS from damage and premature destruction.

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Glucose-6-phosphate Dehydrogenase

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What does Hemolysis do?

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It destroys the red blood cells

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What TYPE OF CHROMOSOMES does Glucose-6-phosphate Dehydrogenase have?

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X chromosome (Xq28)

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What is the manifestation of Glucose-6-phosphate Dehydrogenase?

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• Pallor
• Extreme tiredness
• Rapid Heart beat
• Jaundice
• Splenomegaly
• Tea-colored urine

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What is the treatment for Glucose-6-phosphate Dehydrogenase?

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• Avoid triggers
• Phototherapy
• Blood transfusion

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