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

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

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