Tay-Sachs disease causes lysosomes to rupture. How would this affect the cell? Check all that apply.   Proteins, but not nucleic acids or lipids, could be degraded by lysosomes.

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Tay-Sachs disease causes lysosomes to rupture. How would this affect the cell? Check all that apply.

 

  • Proteins, but not nucleic acids or lipids, could be degraded by lysosomes.

  • Phagocytic cells could not destroy bacteria.
  • Material taken up through endocytosis could not be digested.
  • Biological polymers could not be broken down by lysosomes.

  • Fatty acids could not be oxidized by lysosomes.
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