NEET Solved Paper 2016 Question 6
Question: Which of the following most appropriately describes hemophilia?
Options:
A) Recessive gene disorder
B) X - linked recessive gene disorder
C) Chromosomal disorder
D) Dominant gene disorder
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
- Genes related with hemophilia are always present on X chromosome and it is a recessive gene disorder as it expresses itself in females when it comes a homozygous condition. It causes a defect in the clotting factor formation, thus a simple cut can bleed continuously leading to even death. Thus, it is also known as Bleeders disease or Royal Disease as Queen Victoria is a carrier for this disease.
