Q: 73 (SSC/0)
question_subject:
Science
question_exam:
SSC
stats:
0,19,6,19,6,0,0
keywords:
{'human genetic disorders': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'cystic fibrosis': [2, 1, 0, 0], 'haemophilia': [2, 1, 1, 0], 'albinism': [2, 0, 0, 0], 'sex': [4, 2, 1, 1]}
The correct answer is option 1: Haemophilia. Haemophilia is a human genetic disorder that is sex-linked, meaning it is carried on the sex chromosomes. Specifically, it is linked to the X chromosome. Since males have one X and one Y chromosome, they are more likely to be affected by sex-linked disorders carried on the X chromosome because they only have one copy of the X chromosome. Females, on the other hand, have two X chromosomes, which means they have a backup copy of the X chromosome that can compensate for any mutations or abnormalities. Cystic fibrosis, albinism, and PKU are not sex-linked disorders, as they are caused by mutations in autosomal genes, which are found on non-sex chromosomes.