In Tay- Sachs Disease, which organelle contains the impaired enzymes?
A)lysosome
B)mitochondria
C)rough endoplasmic reticulum
D)centriole
E)Golgi apparatus

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Tay-Sachs Disease is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme hexosaminidase A, which is located in the lysosomes. This leads to the accumulation of GM2 gangliosides in nerve cells, causing the symptoms of the disease.

In Tay- Sachs Disease, Which Organelle Contains the Impaired Enzymes