Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. Colour blindness is mainly an inherited disorder.
  2. Haemophilia, Thalassemia and Sickle cell anemia disorders are genetically transmitted from mother's blood to the fetus.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct. Colour blindness is an inherited disorder, which is mainly transferred from father to son. Statement 2 is also correct. The three given disorders are caused due to defective haemoglobin, which are transferred from mother to the fetus through blood.