Patients with McArdle's Disease lack an enzyme in their livers that catabolizes glycogen.  Compared to an unaffected individual, what would you predict about the blood glucose levels of a patient with McArdle's disease?

A. Blood glucose levels would be normal, because glycogen is made up of amino acids.
B. Blood glucose levels would be higher because they cannot break down glycogen.
C. Blood glucose levels would be higher because they cannot make glycogen.
D. Blood glucose levels would be lower because they cannot break down glycogen.
E. Blood glucose levels would be lower because they cannot make glycogen.


Answer: D

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