Which of the following disorders, which results in intellectual disability, is more likely to be inherited by the Ashkenazi
Jews, of Eastern European descent?
A) Down syndrome
B) Tay-Sachs disease
C) Phenylketonuria
D) Fragile X syndrome

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Tay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder that is more common in people of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. It is caused by a deficiency of an enzyme that breaks down a fatty substance called ganglioside, which builds up in the brain and can cause progressive damage leading to intellectual disability, blindness, seizures, and ultimately death.

Which of the Following Disorders, Which Results in Intellectual Disability