Which of the following is the example of pleiotropic gene , -

Options

A. haemophilia
B. thalassemia
C. sickle-cell anaemia
D. colour blindness

Answer

C

Explanation

The ability of a gene to affect an organism in many ways is called pleiotropy (Gr. Pleion - more) and that gene is called as pleiotropic gene, e.g. individuals heterozygous for the sickle-cell anaemia `(Hb^(A) Hb^(S))` are resistant to malaria.