Why are blister cells not seen in PK deficiency?
A) Because Heinz bodies are not formed in PK deficiency
B) Because G6PD deficiency causes hemolysis, and PK does not
C) Because G6PD deficient erythrocytes are prone to oxidative damage, and PK deficient erythrocytes are not
D) Because PK deficiency results in the formation of acanthocytes not Heinz bodies

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Blister cells are associated with oxidative damage and Heinz body formation, which occur in G6PD deficiency, not PK deficiency. PK deficiency does not lead to Heinz body formation.

Why Are Blister Cells Not Seen in PK Deficiency