The pedigree chart is a method of study of the human genetic disorder. The pattern of inheritance such Mendelian disorders can be traced in a family by the pedigree chart. Mendelian disorders are phenylketonuria, sickle-cell anemia, hemophilia, cystic fibrosis, and myotonic dystrophy.
Rest turner's syndrome, Down's syndrome, and Klinefelter's syndrome is chromosomal disorders and cannot be studied by a pedigree chart.
So, the correct option is C.
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How many of the following diseases can be studied with the help of pedigree chart?
Differentiate between : Klinefelters syndrome and Turners syndrome
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Q3
Identify the correct statements from the following
(A) Individuals with Kartagener’s syndrome lack dynein protein
(B) Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal dominant disorder
(C) Sickle cell anemia is an example of pleiotropism in humans
(D) Phenylalanine hydroxylase converts phenylalanine to tyrosine in the spleen
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Q4
Mark the odd one w.r.t to syndrome which occur due to failure of segregation of homologous pair of chromosomes during cell division cycle
A) klinefelter syndrome
B) down syndrome
C) turner syndrome
D) thalassemia
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Assertion (A): In India, there is statutory ban on amniocentesis for sex determination and genetic disorders.
Reason (R): Genetic disorders such as Down syndrome, haemophilia and sickle cell anemia can be detected by this technique.
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