Q164 / 180 · NEET 2013 (All India) · Zoology

The incorrect statement with regard to haemophilia is

  • A
    it is a sex-linked disease
  • B
    it is a recessive disease
  • Correct answer
    C
    it is a dominant disease
  • D
    a single protein involved in the clotting of blood is affected

Solution

Haemophilia is a sex linked recessive disease. A single protein that is a part of the cascade of protein is involved in the clotting of blood is affected. The heterozygous female for haemophilia may transmit the disease to sons.

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

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