WAEC Biology 2014 Question 46

Question 46

Mendelian Inheritance

Which of the following diseases can be inherited?

  1. A.Pneumonia
  2. B.AIDS
  3. C.Sickle cell anaemia
  4. D.Goitre.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Sickle cell anaemia)

Explanation

Sickle cell anaemia is caused by an inherited gene; the others are caused by germs or diet.