Question

a disease involving a missing or inactive lysosomal enzyme in nerve cells is called ______ . a golgis disease b multiple sclerosis c neuritis d tay-sachs disease

Explanation:

• Option A: Golgi's disease is not related to missing/inactive lysosomal enzymes in nerve cells.
• Option B: Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease affecting the myelin sheath, not due to lysosomal enzyme issues.
• Option C: Neuritis is inflammation of a nerve, not related to lysosomal enzymes.
• Option D: Tay - Sachs disease is caused by a missing or inactive lysosomal enzyme (hexosaminidase A) in nerve cells, leading to lipid accumulation and nerve cell damage.

Answer:

D. Tay - Sachs disease