NEETBiologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following is not a hereditary
disease ?
- ACretinism
- BCystic fibrosis
- CHaemophilia
- DThalasasemia
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Correct answer: A
Cretinism occurs due to hyposecretion of thyroid hormones. Haemophilia is a sex linked recessive trait. Cystic fibrosis is also a recessive autosomal disorder resulting in mucus clogging in lungs. Thalassemia involves a gene mutation in the polypeptide chains of haemoglobin.
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