Haemophilia is a genetic disorder which leads to
- Adecrease in haemoglobin level
- Brheumatic heart disease
- Cdecrease in WBC
- Dnon-clotting of bloodCorrect
Explanation
Haemophilia is a hereditary genetic disorder that impairs the bodys ability to control blood clotting. It is caused by a deficiency or absence of specific clotting factors, which are proteins in the blood needed to stop bleeding. Consequently, even a minor injury can lead to prolonged bleeding because the blood fails to clot normally. This makes option D the correct answer. It does not primarily affect hemoglobin levels, white blood cells, or cause rheumatic heart disease.
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