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Review Question - QID 212721

Albinism Introduction Pathogenesis QID: 212721 (M1.OMB.19.1)
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QID 212721 (Type "212721" in App Search)
A neonate is noted to have very light skin, light blue eyes, and sparse blonde-white hair. The family states that the baby is much lighter in appearance than anyone else in the family. Both parents are Fitzpatrick skin type III with dark brown hair. On further exam, the baby's temperature is 98.4°F (36.9°C), blood pressure is 110/70 mmHg, pulse is 88/min, and respirations are 14/min. The patient is oxygenating well at SpO2 of 97% on room air with no respiratory distress. All reflexes are appropriate, and the APGAR score is 10. A referral is placed with Ophthalmology for a comprehensive eye exam. The condition is believed to be due to an enzyme deficiency, and a hair bulb assay is performed. Which of the following substrates should be incubated with the specimen in order to determine the activity of the enzyme in question for this disease?
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