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Assertion :- Albinism is X-linked inheri...

Assertion :- Albinism is X-linked inheritance.
Rason : Females suffer more with disorder.

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If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

If both Assertion & Reason are trur but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.

C

If Assertion is True but the Reason is Flase.

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If both Assertion & Reason are false.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: The assertion states that "Albinism is X-linked inheritance." We need to determine if this statement is true or false. Albinism is indeed an inherited genetic disorder that is commonly associated with a deficiency in melanin production, leading to a lack of pigmentation in the skin, hair, and eyes. Albinism is primarily inherited in an X-linked recessive manner. 2. **Understanding the Reason**: The reason states that "Females suffer more with the disorder." We need to evaluate this claim. In X-linked recessive disorders, males (who have one X and one Y chromosome) are more likely to express the disorder because they only need one copy of the recessive allele to show symptoms. Females, on the other hand, have two X chromosomes and would need two copies of the recessive allele to express the disorder. Therefore, females are more likely to be carriers rather than affected. 3. **Evaluating Both Statements**: - The assertion is true: Albinism is indeed X-linked inheritance. - The reason is false: Females do not suffer more from the disorder; rather, males are more commonly affected. 4. **Conclusion**: Since the assertion is true and the reason is false, the correct answer is that the assertion is true, but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion. ### Final Answer: - **Assertion**: True - **Reason**: False - **Conclusion**: Assertion is true, reason is false.
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