NEETBiologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following occurs due to the presence of autosome linked dominant trait?
- ASickle cell anaemia
- BMyotonic dystrophy
- CHaemophilia
- DThalessemia
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Correct answer: B
Haemophilia is a X-linked recessive disorder. Thalassemia is an autosomal recessive disorder. Sickle cell anaemia is an autosomal recessive disorder.
Myotonic dystrophy is an autosomal dominant disorder i.e. it occurs due to the presence of autosomal linked dominant trait.
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