Which Individual Is Most Likely to Have Tay-Sachs Disease

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which individual is most likely to have Tay-Sachs disease?

• A) a 4-year-old child of Jewish descent
• B) a 5-year-old child of European descent
• C) a 10-year-old child of African descent
• D) a 20-year-old male of Spanish descent

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