The underlying problem with Gaucher diseases is ___.
A) the spontaneous breakdown of red blood cells
B) the accumulation of fat in white blood cells
C) the breakdown of the myelin sheath around nerves
D) a hypertrophied spleen
E) the lack of critical liver enzymes

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Gaucher diseases are caused by a deficiency of the enzyme glucocerebrosidase, which leads to an accumulation of a fatty substance called glucocerebroside in the body's white blood cells. This buildup can cause a variety of symptoms, including bone pain, fatigue, anemia, and an enlarged spleen and liver.

The Underlying Problem with Gaucher Diseases Is ___