NEET Biology Principle Of Inheritance And Variation Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Principles of Inheritance and Variation

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    Which of the following is not a hereditary disease?

    A) Cystic fibrosis   

    B)                    Thalassemia

    C) Haemophilia    

    D)                    Cretinism

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] Cystic fibrosis: It is a common disorder Caucasian race in which thick and more salty mucus blocks the respiratory tract. The homozygous recessive condition produces the defective protein which regulates chloride transport channel. Cretinism: In this disorder, the physical growth, mental growth and sexual growth in children is retarded. Such a dwarf and sterile child is called a cretin. It is due to hyposecretion of thyroid hormones. Thalassemia: Due to defective production of a or P chains haemoglobin, autosomal recessive. Haemophilia: Sex linked disorder due to defective recessive gene.


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