Question

Which of the following is not a hereditary disease?

• A. Thalassaemia
• B. Cystic fibrosis
• C. Cretinism
• D. Haemophilia

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Cretinism

The correct option is C.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Cretinism is caused due to hypothyroidism during pregnancy.
2. The symptoms of cretinism are lack of weight gain, and stunted growth, fatigue, lethargy, poor feeding, thickened facial features and abnormal bone growth.

Option A:

Thalassaemia is an autosomal recessive disorder.

Option B:

Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder.

Option D:

Haemophilia is a sex-linked recessive disorder.

Final answer: Cretinism is not a hereditary disease.