NEET2022ZoologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationActual
Which of the following occurs due to the presence of autosome linked dominant trait?
Options
- AMyotonic dystrophy
- BHaemophilia
- CThialessemia
- DSickle cell anaemia
Correct answer
A. Myotonic dystrophy
Step-by-step solution
Thalessemia and sickle cell anaemia are autosome linked recessive blood diseases. Haemophilia is a sex-linked recessive disease. Myotonic dystrophy is an autoomal dominant trait. Myotonic dystrophy is part of a group of inherited disorders called muscular dystrophies. It is the most common form of muscular dystrophy that begins in adulthood. Myotonic dystrophy is characterized by progressive muscle wasting and weakness.