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Tay-Sachs disease is due to the absence of an enzyme that

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Zepler [3.9K]3 years ago

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Answer: D. Causes an accumulation of lipids in brain cells

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Tay-Sachs disease is caused by a genetic mutation in the HEXA gene. It is an autosomal recessive disease that causes the mutation on an enzyme, which metabolizes GM2 Ganglioside in nerve cells, this leads to a build-up of the molecule in brain cells. At the moment there is no cure for the disease, only support treatment is available.

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