A doctor diagnosis a child with adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)a disorder in which there is an accumulation of long fatty acid chains accumulating in the cells of the central nervous system.The issues arise with malfunctions in enzymes associated with which organelle?
A)Golgi bodies
B)ribosomes
C)vacuoles
D)peroxisomes
E)endoplasmic reticulum

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Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a disorder caused by a malfunctioning of the peroxisomes, which are responsible for the breakdown of fatty acids. In ALD, a buildup of long-chain fatty acids occurs in the cells of the central nervous system, leading to damage of the myelin sheath and difficulty with basic bodily functions.

A Doctor Diagnosis a Child with Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)a Disorder in Which