Q. With reference to Thalassaemia, consider the following statements:
1.Thalassaemia is a genetic blood disorder that results in reduced production of hemoglobin, leading to anemia.
2.It is an acquired condition caused by viral infection or nutritional deficiency during childhood.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Thalassaemia is an inherited disorder affecting hemoglobin production, leading to anemia.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Thalassaemia is not acquired; it is caused by inheriting mutated genes from one or both parents, and is not related to infections or nutrition.
Source– NE
