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Which one of the following is a chromoso...

Which one of the following is a chromosomal disorder

A

Haemophila

B

Down's syndrome

C

Phenylketonuria

D

Sickle-cell anaemia

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To determine which of the provided options is a chromosomal disorder, we can analyze each option step by step. ### Step 1: Identify the Options The options provided are: 1. Hemophilia 2. Down syndrome 3. Phenylketonuria 4. Sickle cell anemia ### Step 2: Analyze Each Option #### Option 1: Hemophilia - **Description**: Hemophilia is a blood clotting disorder. - **Genetic Basis**: It is classified as a sex-linked recessive disorder. - **Conclusion**: Hemophilia is not a chromosomal disorder. #### Option 2: Down Syndrome - **Description**: Down syndrome is characterized by developmental delays and physical features. - **Genetic Basis**: It is caused by trisomy of chromosome 21, meaning there is an extra copy of this chromosome. - **Conclusion**: Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder. #### Option 3: Phenylketonuria - **Description**: Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a metabolic disorder. - **Genetic Basis**: It is an autosomal recessive disorder. - **Conclusion**: PKU is not a chromosomal disorder. #### Option 4: Sickle Cell Anemia - **Description**: Sickle cell anemia affects the shape of red blood cells. - **Genetic Basis**: It is also an autosomal recessive disorder caused by a mutation in the hemoglobin gene. - **Conclusion**: Sickle cell anemia is not a chromosomal disorder. ### Step 3: Final Conclusion After analyzing all the options, the only chromosomal disorder among the choices is **Down syndrome**. ### Answer: **Down syndrome** is the chromosomal disorder. ---
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