Benny has been diagnosed with a gene-linked abnormality characterized by deceleration of mental and physical development caused by an accumulation of lipids in the nervous system. He has been put on medication and a special diet, but his family has been told that he will probably not live beyond the age of five. Benny is suffering from
A) spina bifida.
B) Tay-Sachs disease.
C) phenylketonuria.
D) Huntington's disease.

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Benny's symptoms, including deceleration of mental and physical development and accumulation of lipids in the nervous system, are characteristic of Tay-Sachs disease. This is a genetic disorder that results in progressive neurological deterioration and shortens lifespan. The medication and special diet are aimed at managing symptoms, but there is no cure for the disease. Spina bifida is a congenital condition affecting the spine, phenylketonuria is a metabolic disorder, and Huntington's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder, none of which match Benny's symptoms.

Benny Has Been Diagnosed with a Gene-Linked Abnormality Characterized by Deceleration