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captainjonesify

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The hemoglobin Constant Spring variant of alpha thalassemia is caused by:
 
  a. A gamma chain fused to an existing beta chain
  b. A beta chain fused to an existing alpha chain
  c. An elongated alpha chain
  d. An elongated beta chain

Question 2

What red cell morphology marks most types of thalassemia?
 
  a. Target cells
  b. Basophilic stippling
  c. Polychromasia
  d. Normal findings


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: A


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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