Certain muscle relaxants are hydrolyzed by CHE during surgical procedures.If an individual with the atypical (E^a)gene variant is exposed to this relaxant,what would occur?

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The atypical gene variant (E^a) associated with cholinesterase (CHE) would likely result in decreased enzyme activity. This would lead to decreased metabolism of muscle relaxants that are hydrolyzed by CHE, potentially causing prolonged paralysis, including of the respiratory muscles, due to the sustained presence of the relaxant.

Certain Muscle Relaxants Are Hydrolyzed by CHE During Surgical Procedures