Which liver enzyme is deficient in Hers disease?
A) phosphorylase
B) transferase
C) glucosidase
D) phosphoglucomutase
E) None of the above.

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Hers disease is caused by a deficiency in the enzyme glycogen phosphorylase. This enzyme is crucial for breaking down glycogen into glucose in the liver. Without it, glycogen accumulates in the liver, leading to hepatomegaly and hypoglycemia. The other enzymes listed (transferase, glucosidase, and phosphoglucomutase) are not deficient in Hers disease.

Which Liver Enzyme Is Deficient in Hers Disease