WAEC Biology 2020 Question 45

Question 45

Mendelian Inheritance

Which of the following diseases can be inherited?

  1. A.Pneumonia
  2. B.Whooping cough
  3. C.Sickle cell anaemia
  4. D.Malaria
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Sickle cell anaemia)

Explanation

Sickle cell anaemia is caused by a faulty gene passed from parents to children. The other diseases are caused by germs.