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Question
Which one of the following is a degenerative disease?
Options
Thalassemia
Beri-beri
Cataract
Diabetes
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Solution
Cataract
Explanation:
Cataract is a degenerative disease that causes the gradual clouding of the eye's lens, leading to impaired vision. It is caused by the natural aging process or other factors that result in lens deterioration over time.
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