Question
Biology Question on human health and disease
Which of the following is not a hereditary disease ?
A
Cretinism
B
Cystic fibrosis
C
Thalassemia
D
Hemophilia
Answer
Cretinism
Explanation
Solution
Cretinism is not a hereditary disease. It is primarily caused by iodine deficiency during pregnancy, leading to inadequate thyroid hormone production in the developing fetus. The other options (Cystic fibrosis, Thalassemia, and Hemophilia) are indeed hereditary diseases caused by genetic mutations.
So, the correct option is (A): Cretinism