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What is glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency?
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G6PD deficiency is caused by one copy of a defective G6PD gene in males or two copies of a defective G6PD gene in females. Hemolytic anemic attacks can be caused by oxidants, infection, and or by eating fava beans.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoGlucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency is an inherited condition caused by a defect or defects in the gene that codes for the enzyme, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD).
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The hematocrit test for the red blood cell content in blood for iron deficiency, the visual examination of the neck for iodine deficiency, or the examination of bones by densitometry for calcium deficiency.
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No. They won't accept your blood
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Do Asian people drink alcohol?
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What is Malonic acids role with respect to succinate dehydrogenase?
Malonic acid is a competitive inhibitor of succinate dehydrogenase.
