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100

Which two parts of the body are affected by Tay-Sachs

The brain and nervous system.
100

What is the name of the protein associated with Tay-Sachs?

Hexosaminidase A
100

What is the name of the Ethno-religious group most affected?

Ashkenazi Jewish

200
Name three specific symptoms of the disease.

motor skills, movement problems, blindness, seizures, paralysis, muscle weakness, coordination problems, speech and swallowing difficulties.

200

What substance builds up when the protein loses function?

Ganglioside 

200

Which three groups in North America are most affected? 

French-Canadians of Quebec, the Old Order Amish community in Pennsylvania, and the Cajun population of Louisiana