Which Statement is False

Question

Which statement is false?
A)Individuals who are heterozygous for a defective gene are carriers of the defective allele.
B)Heterozygous individuals have the genetic disorder.
C)Heterozygotes have two different alleles for the same trait.
D)All of the above are false.

Accepted Answer

Heterozygous individuals do not have the genetic disorder since they have one functional allele and can produce the necessary protein/enzyme. It is individuals who are homozygous for the defective allele who have the genetic disorder.