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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