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Both sickle cell anemia and Huntington's disease are
Both sickle cell anemia and Huntington's disease are
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The correct option is C Congenital disorders
Congenital disorder is also known as congenital disease, birth defect or anomaly. It is a condition existing at or before birth regardless of cause.
Sickle cell anemia is a hereditary blood disorder characterized by an abnormality in haemoglobin molecule in the red blood cells.
Huntington's disease is a neurodegenerative genetic disorder, that affects muscle co-ordination and leads to mental decline and behavioral symptoms. It is the most common genetic cause of abnormal involuntary writhing movements, called as chorea, which is why the disease is called as Huntington's chorea.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.
Congenital disorder is also known as congenital disease, birth defect or anomaly. It is a condition existing at or before birth regardless of cause.
Sickle cell anemia is a hereditary blood disorder characterized by an abnormality in haemoglobin molecule in the red blood cells.Huntington's disease is a neurodegenerative genetic disorder, that affects muscle co-ordination and leads to mental decline and behavioral symptoms. It is the most common genetic cause of abnormal involuntary writhing movements, called as chorea, which is why the disease is called as Huntington's chorea.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.
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