Which of the following is not a genetic disease in humans

Sickle cell anaemia

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Anaemia

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Haemophilia

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Colour blindness

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Solution

The correct option is B
Anaemia

Sickle cell anaemia, haemophilia and colour blindness are genetic diseases that are inherited from parents to offsprings. Whereas anaemia is a condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or of haemoglobin in the blood that leads to reduced oxygen flow to different parts of the body. Anaemia is caused due to dietary deficiencies like lack of iron, vitamin B12 or folic acid in the diet and it is not a genetic disorders

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