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40. The degradation of structural glycolipids inside the lysosome requires specific enzymes; a hereditary deficiency of hexosaminidase A leads to the buildup of GM2 gangliosides, causing

A. Scurvy
B. Tay-Sachs disease
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C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Phenylketonuria

📝 Explanation

Tay-Sachs is a lysosomal storage disorder where the inability to break down membrane gangliosides leads to toxic buildup in neurons.

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  • Scurvy
  • Tay-Sachs disease
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Phenylketonuria

Tay-Sachs is a lysosomal storage disorder where the inability to break down membrane gangliosides leads to toxic buildup in neurons.

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