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Tay-Sachs disease is an:

A. autosomal dominant disease affecting metabolism, causing mental disability due to degeneration of brain tissue.
B. autosomal dominant disease affecting the metabolism of phenylalanine.
C. autosomal recessive disease affecting metabolism, causing mental disability due to degeneration of brain tissue.
D. autosomal recessive disease affecting the respiratory system.



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Final answer:

Tay-Sachs disease is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder that results in the accumulation of harmful quantities of fat in the nerve cells of the brain, leading to severe damage and early childhood fatality.


Explanation:

Tay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder that is fatal in its most common variant, known as Infantile Tay-Sachs disease. It is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by an enzyme deficiency resulting in the accumulation of lipids in the nerve cells of the brain, leading to progressive damage and decreased cognitive and physical development. Death typically occurs by age five.


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