Genetic Disorders: Inherited Defects — NEET Biology
📚 Practice ConceptGenetic disorders – deficiencies with which a child is born and deficiencies/defects which the child inherits from parents from birth;
Consider the following statements regarding factors affecting health: 1. Genetic disorders include deficiencies present from birth and inherited defects. 2. Infections can influence the health of an individual. 3. Changes in Earth’s gravity are a primary factor in determining human health. 4. Lifestyle including diet, rest, exercise, and habits plays a role in health. 5. Phases of the moon directly regulate human health and immunity. Which of the above statements are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 4 only
Statement 1 is correct: genetic disorders present from birth or inherited affect health. Statement 2 is correct: infections are a major health determinant. Statement 3 is incorrect: gravity changes are not a biological factor for health in NCERT. Statement 4 is correct: lifestyle including diet, rest, and exercise influences health. Statement 5 is incorrect: moon phases are not described in NCERT as affecting health. Thus, the valid factors are genetic disorders, infections, and lifestyle.
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