Question

multiple choice question
the lack of this organelle in the nervous system causes tay-sachs disease.
○ mitochondrion
○ peroxisomes
○ lysosome
○ golgi apparatus

Explanation:

Tay - Sachs disease is caused by a deficiency of hexosaminidase A, which is related to the function of lysosomes. Lysosomes are organelles that contain hydrolytic enzymes for breaking down macromolecules. In Tay - Sachs disease, the lack of proper lysosomal function (due to the absence of the enzyme) leads to the accumulation of gangliosides in nerve cells. Mitochondria are for energy production, peroxisomes for lipid metabolism and detoxification, and Golgi apparatus for processing and packaging proteins, so they are not related to Tay - Sachs disease.

Answer:

C. lysosome