Q106. A patient presents with long limbs, arm span greater than height, and ectopia lentis. Which of the following gene defects is most likely responsible?
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Q107. A patient presents with features of right heart failure, horizontal nystagmus, and ataxia. There is no history of alcohol use or smoking. Which of the following deficiencies can cause this presentation?
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Q108. A patient presents with features of dorsal column dysfunction such as ataxia and neuropathy. Laboratory tests show elevated total homocysteine and methylmalonic acid levels. Production of which of the following amino acids could be affected?
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Q109. A child presents with elevated concentrations of phenylalanine. Phenylalanine hydroxylase activity is found to be normal. Which of the following coenzymes required for tyrosine metabolism could be deficient?
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Q111. A boy presents with orange-colored tonsils and a family history of multiple cardiovascular-related deaths. Laboratory investigations show total cholesterol 80 mg/dL, triglycerides 146 mg/dL, HDL <5 mg/dL. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
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Q119. A labourer was stuck in a tunnel for 5 days. Which of the following functions as the primary source of energy for the brain during this period?
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Q120. A 70-year-old man presents with a fracture following trivial trauma. He also has perifollicular hemorrhages, lusterless hair, and dry skin. He is on an exclusive diet of toast and buns and has microcytic hypochromic anemia. Which of the following enzymes is most likely affected in this patient?
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Q121. A frameshift mutation was introduced into the coding sequence of an mRNA. If this occurs at the 4th position in an mRNA with 900 nucleotides, which of the following is most likely to happen?
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Q123. A 10-year-old presents with multiple freckles and photosensitivity. Examination reveals two basal cell carcinomas on the face. Which of the following DNA repair mechanisms is defective?
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Q124. A 10-year-old boy presents with coarse facial features, organomegaly, corneal opacity, and peripheral neuropathy. A deficiency of the enzyme alpha-L-iduronidase is found. Which of the following is accumulated in this condition?
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Q125. A 7-month-old infant presents with developmental delay, seizures, and a cherry-red spot on fundoscopy. The mother has a history of abortion at 8 weeks. Genetic testing reveals a deficiency of hexosaminidase A. Which of the following accumulates in this condition?
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Q1319. A middle-aged man presents with photosensitivity, recurrent blistering lesions over sun-exposed areas, skin fragility, and hyperpigmentation. Laboratory evaluation reveals accumulation of uroporphyrins in urine. Which of the following enzymes is defective in this condition?
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Q1330. In COPD destruction of alveolar elastin is mediated by which of the following enzymes?
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Q1345. A female child is diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia and started on iron–folic acid tablets. The clinician also adds an additional vitamin to improve the efficacy of the therapy. Which regimen is most appropriately co-administered with iron–folic acid?
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Q1347. A 65-year-old woman with breast cancer was given combination chemotherapy including methotrexate. To reduce toxicity, leucovorin is administered. Which of the following enzymes is bypassed by leucovorin rescue during methotrexate therapy?
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Q1354. and telmisartan. She has an HbA1c level of 8.5. Her blood pressure is normal, and recent investigations show eGFR to be < 50 mL/min/1.73 m², but serum potassium is normal, and she is asymptomatic. What should be done to decrease the risk of further decrease in GFR?
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Q1374. 23 A burnt body with suspected internal injuries is examined without performing a conventional dissection. What type of autopsy is done to evaluate fractures, internal hemorrhage, and organ injuries, while preserving the body intact?
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Q1392. 27 5 year old child, brought to ENT OPD with complaints of cosmetic deformity in the external ear since birth. Hearing is normal. What is the best age to surgically correct this deformity?
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Q1397. obstruction, foul smelling nasal discharge, crusting with hardened external nose and episodic epistaxis. On examination the nasal cavity shows pale, granular, nodular mass leading to obstruction. What is the treatment of choice for this condition?
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