Question

Which of the following is a genetic disorder?

• A. Rickets
• B. Kwashiorkor
• C. Hemophilia
• D. Marasmus

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Hemophilia

The correct option is C:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Haemophilia is a disorder where the blood fails to clot and leads to excessive bleeding.
2. It is caused by a mutation in a gene, and that's why it is considered a genetic disease.
3. The mutation of the gene that is responsible to regulate clotting factors leads to haemophilia.
4. It has 3 types- Haemophilia A, Haemophilia B, and Haemophilia C.
5. It is mostly seen in males.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

Rabies is caused by a rabies virus that spreads through the saliva of an infected animal (dog).

Option B:

Kwashiorkor is a deficiency disease caused by the lack of protein in our diet.

Option D:

Marasmus is a deficiency disease caused by the lack of calories in our diet.

Final answer: Haemophilia is a genetic disorder.