Which of the following statements is true about Tay-Sachs disease?

A) it is most commonly found among children in Jewish families of Eastern European background.
B) Children who have this disease suffer from excessive production of mucus in the lungs and pancreas.
C) It is most commonly found among children in Asian American families.
D) Children who have this disease suffer from muscular dystrophy characterized by a weakening of the muscles.

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Tay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder that is most commonly found among children in Jewish families of Eastern European background (Ashkenazi Jews). It is characterized by a deficiency of an enzyme called beta-hexosaminidase A, leading to the accumulation of certain lipids in the brain, which causes progressive neurological damage.

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