Glycogen storage disease type II (GSD II), also known as Pompe disease, is a metabolic disorder that leads to the accumulation of glycogen in muscles and neurons throughout the body. It is caused by a defect in an enzyme that is normally housed with other enzymes that are involved in breaking down large macromolecules. What organelle is most likely affected by this disease?
A. golgi body
B. mitochondrion
C. rough ER
D. lysosome
E. nucleus
Answer: D
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