Question

which of the following diseases is passed on by inheritance?
a. sickle cell anemia
b. tuberculosis
c. athletes foot
d. west nile disease

Explanation:

Sickle - cell anemia is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the gene that codes for hemoglobin. It is passed on from parents to offspring through genes. Tuberculosis is caused by a bacterium (Mycobacterium tuberculosis), athlete's foot is a fungal infection, and West Nile disease is caused by a virus. None of these are genetic diseases passed on by inheritance.

Answer:

A. sickle cell anemia