Question

Assertion [A]: Albinism is a genetic disorder.
Reason [R]: Albinism arises due to change in chromosomal number.

• A. [A] is true and [R] is false
• B. [R] is true and [A] is false
• C. Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation for [A]
• D. Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not the correct explanation for [A]

Answer 1

The correct option is A [A] is true and [R] is false

• Albinism is a genetic disorder arising due to the mutation in the gene responsible for production of melanin. Due to which, melanin production doesn't take place.
• It is a genetically inherited recessive trait. This means that an albino couple would produce only albino children.
• Due to the absence of melanin, skin is pale and hair are white. Eyes are usually pink due to the absence of pigment in retina and sclera.