Question

Four friends P, Q, R and S were discussing the examples of genetic disorders. The examples they quoted were as follows:

P. Colour blindness and Malaria

Q. Albinism and Cholera

R. Haemophilia and Colour blindness

S. Haemophilia and Albinism

Who gave the correct examples?

Options

• P and Q

• R and S

• P and R

• Q and S

Answer 1

R and S

Explanation:

Malaria and cholera are examples of acquired diseases that result from bacterial infections. Genetic disorders include haemophilia (genetic anaemia resulting from a lack of blood clotting capacity), colour blindness (a genetic deficiency of distinguishing specific hues) and albinism (an inherited disorder of skin pigmentation or very light pale skin and hair).