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Can you get tay sachs disease as an adult?
No, Tay-Sachs disease typically presents in infancy or early childhood. It is a rare genetic disorder that results in the destruction of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Adults who carry the gene mutation for Tay-Sachs disease do not develop symptoms of the disease themselves, but may pass the gene on to their children.
What cellular organelle is involved with tay-sachs disease?
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.
Is there any way to prevent tay sachs?
There are a couple ways Tay-Sachs can be prevented; 1) determine if both you and your mate carry the Tay-Sachs gene 2) perform a prenatal diagnosis to determine if the fetus carries the Tay-Sachs gene Hope this helped!
A healthy woman gives birth to a baby with infantile Tay-Sachs disease She is surprised by this diagnosis because she does not remember meeting anyone in her family with this disease What is the m?
Tay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the HEXA gene, which is typically inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. This means that both parents must carry a copy of the mutated gene for their child to be affected. It is possible for a person to be a carrier of the gene mutation without showing any symptoms or having a family history of the disease, particularly in populations where Tay-Sachs is more prevalent, such as Ashkenazi Jews. Therefore, the woman may be a carrier without realizing it, leading to the unexpected diagnosis in her child.
How is tay sachs spread?
Tay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the HEXA gene. It is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, which means that both parents must carry a copy of the mutated gene to pass it on to their child. It is not spread through any form of direct contact or exposure.
What disease do sheep carry?
sheep can get abnortus croptosus and hiposthius
Do toads carry disease?
only if the toad had the disease then yes but all animals and bugs can carry diseases depending on the circumstances
What diseases do finches carry?
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What disease does amoeba carry?
The disease is Amebic Dysentery.
What diseases do mosquitoes carry in Honduras?
They can carry any disease if they contract it from something, but the main disease is malaria.
What disease does moles carry?
Moles can carry diseases, they can but rarely do carry rabies.
Do Mycoplasma carry disease?
Some species can cause disease in humans
