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Which type of mutation is responsible for causing Tay-Sachs disease, characterized by a missing codon in the gene coding for the production of the hex A enzyme?

A. Substitution
B. Replacement
C. Insertion
D. Deletion



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Final answer:

Deletion mutation causes Tay-Sachs disease by affecting the production of the necessary enzyme in the body.


Explanation:

Deletion is responsible for causing Tay-Sachs disease. Tay-Sachs is a genetic disorder resulting from mutations in the HEXA gene, leading to the absence of the hexosaminidase A enzyme, causing the accumulation of harmful fats in nerve cells of the brain.


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