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Standard XII
Biology
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Which of the ...
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Which of the following muscular disorders is inherited?
A
Botulism
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Tetany
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C
Muscular dystrophy
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D
Myasthenia gravis
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Solution
The correct option is
C
Muscular dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder that leads to loss of muscle mass.
Botulism is caused by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Hence it is a bacterial disease.
Tetany is a condition that occurs due to low blood calcium (hypocalcemia). Hence it is a metabolic disorder.
Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular auto immune disease.
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