everyday science MCQ #5421

Which one of the following sets is correctly matched?

everyday science MCQ #5421

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which one of the following sets is correctly matched?

    • A) Diphtheria, Pneumonia, and Leprosy: Hereditary
    • B) AIDS, Syphilis, and Gonorrhoea: Bacterial
    • C) Colour blindness, Haemophilia, and Sickle cell anaemia: Sex-linked
    • D) Polio, Japanese B encephalitis, and Plague: Viral

    Answer: Colour blindness, Haemophilia, and Sickle cell anaemia: Sex-linked

    Explanation: Colour blindness and haemophilia are X-linked recessive traits; sickle cell anaemia is autosomal recessive — however, among the given options, C is the best match as all three involve genetic inheritance patterns.