Question

Blood stained clothing of Abraham Lincoln has been analysed for evidence of which genetic disorder?

• A. Alzheimer's disease
• B. Cardiovascular disease
• C. Marfan's syndrome
• D. Diabetes

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

It is believed that Abraham Lincoln had a rare genetic disorder, the Marfan's syndrome. It is a genetic disorder that affects connective tissue. Individuals suffering from Marfan's syndrome are tall and thin with long legs and arms. Abraham Lincoln was very tall and had lumps on his lips. Moreover, he had gastrointestinal problems. Scientists are trying to figure out if Abraham Lincoln had Marfan's syndrome with the help of DNA fingerprinting technique and for this, they have taken the blood sample from the blood stained clothing of Abraham Lincoln.

So, the correct answer is A.