FTP, name this autosomal recessive disorder also called Amaurotic Familial Idiocy, most frequently found among people of eastern European Jewish origin.
This disorder usually occurs due to abnormally low activity of the enzyme hexosaminidase A, allowing the sphingolipid ganglioside to accumulate in the brain. The affected patient loses motor abilities, develops a red spot on the retina, and eventually suffers paralysis before death.  FTP, name this autosomal recessive disorder also called Amaurotic Familial Idiocy, most frequently found among people of eastern European Jewish origin.
This disorder usually occurs due to abnormally low activity of the enzyme hexosaminidase A, allowing the sphingolipid ganglioside to accumulate in the brain.
Tay-Sachs disease (or cerebromacular degeneration)