Principle Of Inheritance And Variation Question 508
Question: The most common type of haemophilia results from the congenital absence of [CPMT 2004]
Options:
A) Factor II
B) Factor V
C) Factor VIII
D) Factor XI
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Haemophilia is more prevalent in men as compared to women.
Its recessive gene is located on x-chromosome.
This gene supresses synthesis of factor VIII, necessary for the normal blood clotting.