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yoooooman

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Thalassemias are produced as a result of:
 
  a. Quantitative defects in globin chain synthesis
  b. Qualitative defects in globin chain synthesis
  c. Structural defects in heme synthesis
  d. Molecular defects in hemoglobin synthesis

Question 2

A defect in the HFE gene would cause which of the following to occur?
 
  a. Increased iron absorption in the intestines
  b. Decreased iron absorption in the intestines
  c. Increased erythropoiesis in the bone marrow
  d. Increased transferrin synthesis



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: A



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