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Sickle-cell anemia, Colour blindness, Phenylketonuria are grouped under 

Option: 1

Chromosomal genetic disorders 
 


Option: 2

Mendelian genetic disorders 
 


Option: 3

Chromosomal aberrations 
 


Option: 4

Types of mutations.


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As learnt in Human Genetic Disorders -

  • Mendelian Disorders:
  • These are mainly determined by alteration or mutation in the single gene.
  • These disorders are transmitted to the offspring on the same lines of the principle of inheritance. 
  • The pattern of inheritance of such Mendelian disorders can be traced in a family by the pedigree analysis. 
  • Most common and prevalent Mendelian disorders are Haemophilia, Cystic fibrosis, Sickle-cell anaemia, Colour blindness, Phenylketonuria, Thalassemia, etc. 

 

 

Hence, the correct option is (b).
 

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