Asked by
Angelina Abounaoum
on Dec 17, 2024Verified
Tera has a disorder that is untreatable and produces blindness and muscle degeneration prior to death.What disorder does Tera have?
A) fragile X syndrome
B) Tay-Sachs disease
C) Klinefelter's syndrome
D) hemophilia
Tay-Sachs Disease
A disorder that produces blindness and muscle degeneration prior to death; there is no treatment.
Muscle Degeneration
The decline in muscle strength and mass, often due to aging, disease, or lack of use.
Fragile X Syndrome
A disorder produced by injury to a gene on the X chromosome, producing mild to moderate mental retardation.
- Recognize and describe various genetic disorders and their effects.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize and describe various genetic disorders and their effects.