Q179 / 200 · NEET 2022 (Phase 2) · Zoology

Given below are two statements : Statement I : Sickle cell anaemia and Haemophilia are autosomal dominant traits . Statement II : Sickle cell anaemia and Haemophilia are disorders of the blood. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • A
    Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  • B
    Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  • C
    Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
  • Correct answer
    D
    Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Solution

Sickle cell anemia is autosomal recessive trait while haemophilia is X-linked recessive trait. Sickle cell anaemia is blood disorder while haemophilia is the disorder of blood clotting.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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