As shown in Figure 22.4, a patient has low blood glucose levels (dashed line) after a 24-hour fast.Normal values are indicated by the solid line.
A partial deficiency of which of the following enzymes could possibly be a cause of the fasting hypoglycemia?
A) Pyruvate dehydrogenase.
B) Glucokinase.
C) Phosphofructokinase-1.
D) Aldolase A.
E) Pyruvate kinase.
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