Tay-Sachs disease is due to the deficiency of
Question and options
Tay-Sachs disease is due to the deficiency of
- Hexosaminidase A
- Galactosidase A
- Arylsulfatase A
- Hexosaminidase B
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Hexosaminidase A
Tay-Sachs disease results from deficiency of hexosaminidase A, causing ganglioside accumulation. Deficiency of alpha-galactosidase A causes Fabry disease and deficiency of arylsulfatase A causes metachromatic leukodystrophy.
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