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Which genetic disorder causes fatty material to accumulate because a specific enzyme cannot be synthesized, causing a deterioration of the nervous system? Phenylketonuria (PKU)Sickle-cell anemiaDown’s syndromeTay-Sachs disease

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The answer would be Tay-Sachs disease. It is known as a rare neurodegenerative disorder where there is a deficiency of an enzyme that results in the excessive accumulation of fatty material in the brain and nerve cells.

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