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Name any two genetic diseases in humans.

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Name any two genetic diseases in humans.

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Two genetic diseases in humans are:

  1. Haemophilia
  2. Thalassemia
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Chapter 3: Genetics: Some Basic Fundamentals - Review Questions [Page 36]

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Selina Concise Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 3 Genetics: Some Basic Fundamentals
Review Questions | Q B. 2. | Page 36

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