Question

Haemophilia B is a ___________
 

• A. X linked dominant disorder caused due to the deficiency of Factor IX
• B. X linked recessive disorder caused due to the deficiency of Factor IX
• C. X linked recessive disorder caused due to the deficiency of Factor VIII
• D. X linked dominant disorder caused due to the deficiency of Factor VII

Hint:

Haemophilia B is a hereditary bleeding disorder linked to a deficiency of clotting factor IX.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Haemophilia B is an X-linked recessive genetic disorder caused by a deficiency in clotting factor IX, which leads to difficulty in blood clotting. It is inherited from the mother in males and can also affect females if they inherit the defective gene from both parents.
Final Answer:
X linked recessive disorder caused due to the deficiency of Factor IX.