NEET 2022 · Class 12

Principles of Inheritance and Variation

Which of the following occurs due to the presence of autosome linked dominant trait ?

  1. (A)Sickle cell anaemia
  2. (B)Myotonic dystrophy
  3. (C)Haemophilia
  4. (D)Thalassemia

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**Figure 4.14** Representative pedigree analysis of (a) Autosomal dominant trait (for example: Myotonic dystrophy) (b) Autosomal recessive trait (for example: Sickle-cell anaemia)

Chapter
Principles of Inheritance and Variation
Section
4.8.2 Mendelian Disorders
Page
22
Words matched
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0, emb=1.0, combined=1.0). Verified: high — The span explicitly states 'Autosomal dominant trait (for example: Myotonic dystrophy)', which directly matches the MCQ's requirement for an autosome-linked dominant trait and distinguishes it from the other options.

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