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Which one is a hereditary disease?

  1. Cataract 
  2. Leprosy
  3. Blindness
  4. Phenylketonuria 

hintHint:

The disorder is an example of pleiotropy.

The correct answer is: Phenylketonuria


    Pleiotropy refers to the ability of a gene to control multiple unrelated phenotypic qualities of an individual.
    In case of individuals with phenylketonuria, the person shows inability to produce an enzyme called phenylalanine hydroxylase. This enzyme is in turn required to convert an essential aminoacid (phenylalanine) into tyrosine. As a result, the individuals cannot process the aminoacid and accumulate phenyl pyruvic acid. Hence, the disorder is named as phenylketonuria. This disorder is an example of autosomal recessive trait.
    Leprosy is caused by a bacteria Mycobaterium leprae is not hereditary. Eye disorders like cataract and general blindness are caused due to environmental interferences.

    • Pleiotropy is a condition where a single gene is responsible for control of multiple unrelated traits of an individual
    • Individuals with phenylketonuria lack the ability to process phenylalanine to tyrosine due to absence of an enzyme, This results is decreased metabolism.
    • Leprosy is caused by Mycobaterium leprae
    • Cataract and general blindness are caused due to environmental interferences

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