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Which of the following conditions is related to Haemophilia ?

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A recessive gene responsible present in the X chromosome.
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A dominant gene responsible present in the X chromosome.
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A dominant gene responsible present in the Y chromosome.
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A recessive gene responsible present in the autosomal chromosome.
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Solution

The correct option is A A recessive gene responsible present in the X chromosome.
  • Haemophilia is an inherited genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots.
  • It is a sex-linked recessive disease, which shows its transmission from unaffected carrier female to some of the male progeny.
  • The genes associated with these conditions are located on the X chromosome
  • It is a rare blood disease that usually occurs in males and females are the carriers..
Therefore, option a) is the correct answer.

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