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Abnormal fat metabolism results in .......... disease.

A
Glucose- 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase deficiency
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Marasmus
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C
Gaucher's
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Both B and C
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Solution

The correct option is C Gaucher's
Gaucher's disease is a genetic disease in which fatty substances accumulate in cells. This disease is caused by a hereditary deficiency of the enzyme glucocerebrosidase. There is abnormality in the metabolism of fat. The disorder is characterized by symptoms like fatigue, anemia, low blood platelets, and enlargement of the liver and spleen.
Thus, the common answer is option C.

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