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ZoologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationGenetic DisordersEasy2 minPYQ_2007
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Which of the following is not a hereditary disease?

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Answer:
A
Solution:

Cretinism is a disorder which is caused by deficiency of thyroid hormones in infants. Symptoms of this disorder are slow body growth and mental development, slow heart beat, low blood pressure, stunted growth, retarded sexual development etc. This disease can be treated by an early administration of thyroid hormones.

Stream:JIPMERSubject:ZoologyTopic:Principles of Inheritance and VariationSubtopic:Genetic Disorders
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