In Tay-Sachs Disease, There Is an Accumulation of Unmetabolized __________

question 25

Multiple Choice

In Tay-Sachs disease, there is an accumulation of unmetabolized __________, which has devastating effects on the central nervous system and eyes.

• A) GM₂ ganglioside
• B) Sphingomyelin
• C) Glucocerebroside
• D) Hexosaminidase A
• E) Hexosaminidase B

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Definitions:

Input of Energy

The introduction or absorption of energy into a system or process to initiate or drive reactions.

Free Energy

A thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a system to do work, often used in biochemical and metabolic contexts.

Metabolic Energy

The energy that is produced and used by the cells during metabolic processes, necessary for maintaining the body's functions, such as muscle contractions and temperature regulation.

Potential Energy

The stored energy in an object or system due to its position or configuration.