Question

1. a deficiency in the following enzyme is characterized by increased susceptibility to infections and granuloma formation due to the sequestration of bacteria not destroyed by the body.

nadph oxidase

glutathione peroxidase

glucose - 6 - phosphate dehydrogenase

nitric oxide synthase

Explanation:

NADPH oxidase deficiency leads to chronic granulomatous disease, with increased infection - susceptibility and granuloma formation due to inability to destroy sequestered bacteria.

Answer:

A. NADPH oxidase