Which disorders can be caused by inbreeding?
a) albinism—a genetic disorder that causes the absence of skin pigment
b) bone fracture—an injury to the bones from a fall or an accident
c) flu—a disease caused by a virus
d) hemophilia—a genetic disorder that prevents blood from clotting
e) vertigo—a sensation of things spinning
Ans: a
Explanation:
a) albinism is caused by inbreeding, it is a genetic disorder that causes the absence of skin pigment
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