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Which of the following statements is true about Tay-Sachs disease?
 
  A) it is most commonly found among children in Jewish families of Eastern European background.
  B) Children who have this disease suffer from excessive production of mucus in the lungs and pancreas.
  C) It is most commonly found among children in Asian American families.
  D) Children who have this disease suffer from muscular dystrophy characterized by a weakening of the muscles.

Question 2

According to research, Girls in the United States are more likely than boys to have reading problems.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

False



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