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Tay-Sachs is caused by a defective gene. Genes are located on chromosomes and serve to direct specific developments and processes within the body. The genetic defect in Tay-Sachs disease results in the lack of an enzyme called hexosaminidase A. Without this enzyme, gangliosides cannot be broken down. They build up within the brain, interfering with nerve functioning. Because Tay-Sachs is a recessive disorder, only people who receive two defective genes (one from the mother and one from the father) will actually have the disease. People who have only one defective gene and one normal gene are called carriers. They carry the defective gene and thus the possibility of passing the gene and/or the disease onto their offspring.
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What cellular organelle is involved in Tay-sachs?
Tay-Sachs disease is a human genetic disorder which results in the accumulation of cells due to the clogging caused by undigested lipids. The organelle involved in this disease is the lysosome.
Does TaySachs disease have a dominant or a recessive trait?
recessive
Tay-Sachs disease is a human genetic abnormality that results in cells accumulating and becoming clogged with very large and complex lipids Which cellular organelle must be involved in this condition?
lysosomes
What is a cellular disease?
A cellular disease is either a mutation of the DNA cells or a overload of cells in one particular disease
What is the organelle of Gaucher's disease?
Lysosome
What organelle does pompe disease affect in cell?
lysosomes
What cellular organelle would enclose engulfed food in an amoeba?
the enclose engulfed food would have to be of ribosomes they have two both female and male that why they join as one to be food but over this time this will turn to an disease ! killing people !
What organelle does Pompe Disease affect in the cell and how does this disease affect someones life.?
it is were it affects your repository system
What organelle does Pompe Disease affect in the cell and how does this disease affect someones life?
it is were it affects your repository system
What organelle''pompe disease does affect in the cell and how does this disease affect someones life?
it is were it affects your repository system
Which endocrine gland is involved in addison disease?
Adrenal glands are involved in addison's disease.
Explain how disease is a failure of Homeostasis?
All of the organ systems are involved in homeostasis. A breakdown in homeostatic mechanisms leads to disorder and disease.
