wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
4
You visited us 4 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Most commonly used marker enzyme in clinical diagnosis of prostate cancer is

A
Amylase
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
γ-GTpase
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Alkaline phosphatase
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Acid phosphatase
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D Acid phosphatase
Prostate cancer is the development of cancer in the prostate which is a gland in the male reproductive system. Prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP), also known as prostatic specific acid phosphatase (PSAP), is an enzyme produced by the prostate which is the most commonly used marker for the diagnosis of prostate cancer. It may be found in increased amounts in men who have prostate cancer or other diseases.
So, the correct answer is 'Acid phosphatase'.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
What are Hormones?
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon