What inherited disease occurs mainly in people of Eastern European Jewish origin and is characterized by an enzyme deficiency that results in CNS deterioration?
A) Huntington chorea
B) Alzheimer disease
C) Parkinson disease
D) Tay-Sachs disease

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Tay-Sachs disease is an inherited disease that predominantly affects people of Eastern European Jewish origin. It is characterized by an enzyme deficiency that results in the deterioration of the central nervous system. Huntington chorea, Alzheimer disease, and Parkinson disease are not specific to this population.

What Inherited Disease Occurs Mainly in People of Eastern European