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Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (MCAD) Is an Enzyme Involved in β-Oxidation

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Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (MCAD) is an enzyme involved in β-oxidation, and is encoded by the autosomal ACADM gene.  MCAD deficiency is caused by a mutation in ACADM, and results in impaired ability to digest medium-chain fatty acids for energy, and in their subsequent accumulation.  Which of the following interventions would best relieve the negative effects of MCAD deficiency?


A) Mitochondrial gene therapy
B) Supplementation with long-chain fatty acids
C) Prolonged periods of fasting
D) A diet rich in glucose

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