Question

Which one of the following genetic diseases is sex-linked?
A. Royal haemophilia B. Tay-Sachs disease C. Cystic fibrosis D. Hypertension

Answer 1

Answer:

B...tay-sachs disease

Answer 2

Answer:

Option B is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Tay-sach's disease:- This disease is also known as Infantile amourotic idiocy.

Special Points:-

1. This is a genetic disorder.

2. This disease is first seen by Tay and Sac that's why it's name is given as Tay-sach disease.

3. This genetic disorder is due to deficiency of enzyme B-N acetyl hexosaminidase, this enzyme is involved in fat metabolism.