Module 2: Carbohydrates Obj. 7

Question 1

state most common cause of hypoglycemia

Answer 1

diabetics who use insulin to lower their blood sugar and take too much

Question 2

state the disorder in galactosemia

Answer 2

deficiency of enzyme galactose-1-phospate uridyl transferase

Enzyme involved in conversion of galactose into G-6-P in cells

Question 3

state the disorder in lactose intolerance

Answer 3

decreased level of the enzyme lactase in the brush border of enterocytes in the small intestine