This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: AIIMS 2018, Subject name: Biochemistry
Biomarker of alcoholic hepatitis: 
Select and explain. 
A. ALP, B. AST, C. LDH, D. GGT
D: GGT
Answer: D: GGT 
Explanation: Markers for alcoholism: y-Glutamyl transpeptidase / transferase (GGT) : It has EC number 2. This enzyme is present in liver. When damage occurs to liver cells this enzyme comes to blood. lt is a sensitive diagnostic marker for the detection of alcoholism. GGT is also increased in infective hepatitis and obstructive jaundice. CDT -carbohydrate deficient transferrin (transferrin is a protein which is responsible for the transpo of Iron.) This is a glycoprotein CDT is also the marker for alcoholism.