Author Question: The alpha and beta thalassemias are inherited in an _____ fashion. a. autosomal recessive b. ... (Read 87 times)

brutforce · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The alpha and beta thalassemias are inherited in an _____ fashion.

a. autosomal recessive
b. autosomal dominant
c. X-linked recessive
d. X-linked dominant

Question 2

What is the most likely cause of death associated with sickle cell disease?

a. Decreased hemoglobin
b. Infection
c. An obstructive crisis
d. A hyperhemolytic crisis

emilymalinowski12 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The alpha and beta thalassemias are inherited autosomal recessive disorders. The alpha and beta thalassemias are not inherited autosomal dominant disorders. They are not an X-linked disorder.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Infection is the most common cause of death related to sickle cell disease. The most common cause of sickle cell disease related to death is not associated with decreased hemoglobin or with either an obstructive or hyperhemolytic crisis.