Asked by Amanda Anderson on Jul 26, 2024

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An inherited,progressive disease that causes degeneration of brain cells and which affects Jewish children is:

A) Parkinson.
B) Tay-Sachs.
C) multiple sclerosis.
D) epilepsy.

Tay-Sachs

A genetic disorder that destroys nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, typically identified in infants and leading to significant health challenges.

Progressive Disease

A disease that worsens over time, often leading to increased severity of symptoms or spread of the disease throughout the body.

  • Differentiate between innate and developed neurological disorders.
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Giuliana MalagoniJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Tay-Sachs disease is an inherited, progressive disease that affects Jewish children specifically. It causes degeneration of brain cells and can result in blindness, deafness, and loss of motor skills. Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy are all neurological disorders, but they do not specifically affect Jewish children or have a genetic link to Jewish ancestry.