<prompt> In G6PD deficiency, which cells are more prone for hemolysis?Older red cellsYoung red cellsReticulocytesAll are susceptible  <response>: a. Older red cellsRef: Nelsons 20e p 2335, Ghai 8e p 339Because mature red cells do not synthesize new proteins, G6PD enzyme activity falls quickly to levels inadequate to protect against oxidant stress as red cells age. Thus, older red cells are much more prone to hemolysis than younger ones. 