WAEC Biology 2009 Question 53

Question 53

Mendelian Inheritance

Which of the following diseases is not hereditary?

  1. A.Albinism
  2. B.Scabies
  3. C.Haemophilia
  4. D.Colour blindness
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Scabies)

Explanation

Scabies is caused by a mite passed by contact, not by genes; the other three are inherited.