Which missing enzyme results in Tay-Sachs disease? A) "phospholipase A₂" B) "sphingomyelinase" C) "$\alpha$-galactosidase A" D) "hexosaminidase A"

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Tay-Sachs disease is caused by the deficiency of hexosaminidase A enzyme, which is responsible for breaking down a fatty substance called GM2 ganglioside in the brain and nerve cells. Without this enzyme, GM2 ganglioside builds up and causes damage to the cells, leading to neurological problems.

Which Missing Enzyme Results in Tay-Sachs Disease? A) "Phospholipase A2 α\alphaα

Which Missing Enzyme Results in Tay-Sachs Disease?
A) "Phospholipase A₂ $\alpha$