Question

Like sickle cell anemia, which is the other generic disorder related to blood pigment?

• A. Phenylketoneunia
• B. Leukemia
• C. Thalassemia
• D. Xeroderma pigmentosis

Answer 1

The correct option is C Thalassemia

Thalassemia is a human anaemia due to an autosomal mutant gene and when this change is present in the homozygous condition, the trait is severe thalassemia major and causes death in childhood.

The heterozygous individuals show a mild disease also known as thalassemia minor.

The person suffering from thalassemia major are unable to produce a beta chain. Their haemoglobin contains delta change like that of the foetus and it is unable to carry oxygen transport.

So, the correct option is 'thalassemia.'