Question on: JAMB Biology - 2018
Which of the following diseases is not hereditary?
A
Albinism
B
Scabies
C
Haemophilla
D
Colour blindness
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Correct Option: B
* **Hereditary diseases** are conditions caused by genetic mutations passed down from parents to offspring.
* **A.** Albinism: A genetic condition characterized by a lack of melanin production, leading to pale skin, hair, and eyes.
* **B.** Scabies: A contagious skin infestation caused by a mite. It is not genetic but is caused by an external parasite.
* **C.** Haemophilia: A genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, a process needed to stop bleeding.
* **D.** Colour blindness: A genetic condition that results in the inability to distinguish certain colours.
Therefore, Scabies is not a hereditary disease.
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