Home  >  USMLE  >  USMLE General Principles Question Bank

A 3 month old boy is brought to doctor for a follow up exam due to recurrent seizures. The pediatricion observes: -Hypotonia -Psychomotor retardation -Developmental delay. Lab analysis shows hypoglycemia and elevated plasma levels of lactate, alanine, pyruvate and keto acids. Infant is referred to medical geneticist who suspects an inherited enzyme deficiency. This patient most likely has a deficiency of an enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of what molecule? Why do you think this?

🎲 Try a Random Question  |  Total Questions in Quiz: 247  |  🧠 Study this quiz with Flashcards
This question is part of a full practice quiz:
USMLE General Principles Question Bank — practice the complete quiz, review flashcards, or try a random question.
🧠 Flashcards (fast review) 🧪 Practice Quiz ⚔️ Challenge a Friend 🥊 📊 View Stats

The General Principles section of the USMLE covers these topics:
Biochemistry
Genetics
Microbiology
Pathology
Pharmacology


1. A 3 month old boy is brought to doctor for a follow up exam due to recurrent seizures. The pediatricion observes: -Hypotonia -Psychomotor retardation -Developmental delay. Lab analysis shows hypoglycemia and elevated plasma levels of lactate, alanine, pyruvate and keto acids. Infant is referred to medical geneticist who suspects an inherited enzyme deficiency. This patient most likely has a deficiency of an enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of what molecule? Why do you think this?





 
❤ If you liked Fatskills, consider supporting us by checking out The Life Manuals You Never Got.

🌈  Our mission is to help improve your scores in any subject and exam withonline quizzes, practice tests, study guides, & advice for students. Since 2018.
About | Explore | User Guide | Topics | Subjects | Doubt Solver | Career Aptitude Test | Answers | Free Tools | What Should We Know?
Privacy | Terms |
Without work one finishes nothing. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
© 2026 Fatskills.com

All trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners. All company, product and service names used in this website are for identification purposes only. Use of these names, trademarks and brands does not imply endorsement.