Which statement is TRUE of Tay-Sachs disease?
A) It results in delayed blood clotting.
B) It is characterized by degeneration of the central nervous system.
C) It is caused by a dominant gene.
D) It is linked to the X chromosome.

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Tay-Sachs disease is characterized by the progressive degeneration of the central nervous system, which is due to the absence of a vital enzyme that helps break down fatty substances in the brain and nerve cells.

Which Statement Is TRUE of Tay-Sachs Disease