AIPMT PRELIMS2003Zoology-Human Health and Disease

AIPMT PRELIMS 2003 Zoology Genetic Disorders MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which one of the following conditions though harmful in itself, is also a potential saviour from a mosquito borne infectious disease :

A

Thalassaemia

B

Sickle cell anaemia

C

Pernicious anaemia

D

Leukemia

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Sickle cell anemia provides some resistance to malaria, a mosquito-borne disease.

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