Question

question 15 (mandatory) (2 points) which of the following is an inherited demyelinating disease that is characterized by accumulation of very long chain fatty acids (vlcfas) in tissues causing neuronal degeneration and failure of the adrenal cortex. this condition has an x - linked recessive mode of inheritance. gaucher disease progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy adrenoleukodystrophy multiple sclerosis

Explanation:

Adrenoleukodystrophy is an X - linked recessive inherited demyelinating disease with accumulation of VLCFAs in tissues leading to neuronal degeneration and adrenal cortex failure. Gaucher disease is a lysosomal storage disorder not related to this description. Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy is a viral - induced demyelinating disease. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune demyelinating disease.

Answer:

C. Adrenoleukodystrophy