In Tay Sach's disease,lysosomes do not function normally.Predict which condition would be a symptom of Tay Sach's disease.
A)There is excessive accumulation of damaged organelles in a cell.
B)Cells are unable to synthesize proteins.
C)Cells can only make ATP by glycolysis.
D)Proteins cannot be secreted by exocytosis.
E)Steroid hormones can't be produced.

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Tay Sach's disease is a lysosomal storage disorder. Lysosomes are responsible for breaking down cellular waste, including damaged organelles. In Tay Sach's disease, the lysosomes do not function normally, leading to an excessive accumulation of waste material, including damaged organelles. This leads to the death of nerve cells, which results in the symptoms of the disease. None of the other choices relate to lysosomal dysfunction.

In Tay Sach's Disease,lysosomes Do Not Function Normally