Question

Which of these disorders, in which blood does not clot normally, can a technician diagnose through genetic testing? A. malaria B. diabetes C. hemophilia D. rabies

Answer 1

Answer:

Hemophilia

Explanation:

Hemophilia is a disorder in which the blood fails to clot normally because it lacks enough blood-clotting proteins resulting in excessive bleeding from injuries. Other symptoms include:

• Unexplained and excessive bleeding after surgery
• Large or deep bruises
• Pain or swelling in knees and joints
• Presence of blood in urine or stool
• Bleeding into the brain which could sometimes occur from slight knocks to the head

It is a genetic disorder in that it occurs due to a defect in the genes. The disorder is located in the X chromosome found in females. Diagnosis is through genetic testing.