Tay-Sachs Disease Is the Result of a Genetic Defect in the Metabolism

question 20

Multiple Choice

Tay-Sachs disease is the result of a genetic defect in the metabolism of:

• A) gangliosides.
• B) phosphatidyl ethanolamine.
• C) sterols.
• D) triacylglycerols.
• E) vitamin D.

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