Which of the following is the human disease caused by mutations in the proteins required for importing functional proteins into peroxisomes?

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Zellweger syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in any one of 12 different PEX genes, which encode proteins required for importing functional proteins into peroxisomes. This leads to the absence or dysfunction of peroxisomes in cells, resulting in a variety of symptoms including developmental delay, intellectual disability, and liver dysfunction. The other choices are not related to peroxisome dysfunction.

Which of the Following Is the Human Disease Caused by Mutations