A disease involving a missing or inactive lysosomal enzyme in nerve cells is called
A)Golgi's disease.
B)multiple sclerosis.
C)neuritis.
D)Tay-Sachs disease.

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Tay-Sachs disease is caused by a missing or inactive lysosomal enzyme called hexosaminidase A in nerve cells. This leads to the accumulation of a fatty substance in the brain and spinal cord, which ultimately results in the death of nerve cells. Symptoms of Tay-Sachs disease include developmental delays, progressive loss of muscle function, and blindness.

A Disease Involving a Missing or Inactive Lysosomal Enzyme in Nerve