Tay-Sachs Disease

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The enzyme that I chose for this discussion is hexosaminidase A, which is an enzyme that breaks down certain fats called gangliosides. A deficiency of this enzyme causes the buildup of the gangliosides, which eventually results in Tay-Sachs Disease- a genetic disorder that ultimately ends with the dysfunction of the central nervous system in humans. Some symptoms of this disorder. The onset of symptoms typically occur during infancy or the childhood years, but there are a few cases where Tay-Sachs manifests during a young adult's years. These symptoms include, but are not limited to the development of red dots on victim's eyes, loss of hearing and vision, paralysis, and even seizures. Also, Tay-Sachs is a lysosomal storage disease, meaning