VMMC VMMC Medical Solved Paper-2013

  • question_answer
    Which of the following is not a hereditary disease?

    A)  Cretinism           

    B)  Cystic fibrosis

    C)  Haemophilia        

    D)  Thalassemia

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     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 mucous clogging in lungs. Thalassemia involves a gene mutation in the polypeptide chains of haemoglobin.


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