WAEC Biology 2012 Question 53

Question 53

Mendelian Inheritance

Which of the following diseases is transmittable through genes?

  1. A.HIV / AIDS
  2. B.Sickle cell anaemia
  3. C.Diabetes
  4. D.Presbyopia.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Sickle cell anaemia)

Explanation

Sickle cell anaemia is caused by an inherited faulty gene for haemoglobin.