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A child who has seizures, blindness, and degenerating motor and mental ability and who dies at an early age most likely has:

A) Down syndrome.
B) Huntington disease.
C) Tay-Sachs disease.
D) Parkinson disease.

Tay-Sachs Disease

A genetic disorder that results in the destruction of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to severe neurological impairment and early death.

Seizures

Sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbances in the brain, leading to changes in behavior, movements, feelings, and levels of consciousness.

Degenerating Motor

A motor or mechanism that is in decline or failing in performance, often due to wear, age, or damage.

  • Understand the repercussions of genetic variations and maladies on human health, taking into account the method of genetic transmission and the characteristics of certain diseases.
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