Question

Lack of melanin synthesis may cause the genetic disorder, which is known as

• A. Colour blindness
• B. Haemophila
• C. Albinism
• D. Hypertrichosis

Answer 1

The correct option is C Albinism

A) Colour blindness is a disorder related to the inability of an individual to distinguish between red and green colour.

B) Haemophilia refers to a disorder that impairs the ability of the body to make clots at the site of injury, that is necessary to stop bleeding. A minor cut can lead to severe blood loss.

C) Albinism refers to the complete or partial absence of melanin pigment in the skin, eyes, and hair. Lack of skin pigmentation leads to sunburn and skin cancers.

D) Hypertrichosis is excessive hair growth on the body. In women, excessive hair growth leads to male distribution pattern. Hair growth can either be all over the body or on isolated areas in form of small patches.

So, the correct option is 'Albinism'.