BCH4024 OC SP25 E3 Q35: A 7 month-old baby presented with po…

BCH4024 OC SP25 E3 Q35: A 7 month-old baby presented with poor sucking ability and loss of head control and motor skills.  He had poor appetite, vomited frequently, cried continuously, and suffered from episodes of lactic acidosis.  Genetic analyses revealed the child was diagnosed with non-functioning electron transport. Which of the following would be associated with this diagnosis?

BCH4024 OC SP25 E3 Q38: A scientist interested in investigat…

BCH4024 OC SP25 E3 Q38: A scientist interested in investigating the regulation of cholesterol synthesis created a transgenic mouse model.  This model expresses the DNA-binding domain part of sterol regulatory element-binding protein (SREBP) in response to phosphenolpyruvate carboxykinase activity. What effect would a low carbohydrate diet have in the transgenic compared to control mice?

BCH4024 OC SP25 E3 Q25: The next two questions relate to the…

BCH4024 OC SP25 E3 Q25: The next two questions relate to the following clinical scenario: Sparty has type 1 diabetes mellitus. His body is unable to produce insulin, and hence hormonal regulation associated with insulin is not observed.  He has just been admitted to the hospital with symptoms of Kussmaul respirations (rapid and deep breathing), polyuria (frequent urination) and polydipsia (frequent thirst). Initial lab data indicated elevated blood glucose, and the presence of glucose and ketone bodies in the urine.  At the time of Sparty’s admission to the hospital, which of the following conditions is most likely correct?