Autosomal or Chromosomal?
Tay-Sachs is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder. Autosomal means it affects males and females equally and recessive means both parents must be a carrier for the children to be at risk. If both parents are carriers, there is a 25% chance with each pregnancy that the child will be affected.
The life expectancy of someone with Tay-Sachs can vary widely and may not be shortened.
Tay-Sachs is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder. Autosomal means it affects males and females equally and recessive means both parents must be a carrier for the children to be at risk. If both parents are carriers, there is a 25% chance with each pregnancy that the child will be affected.
The life expectancy of someone with Tay-Sachs can vary widely and may not be shortened.