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brutforce

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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


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emilymalinowski12

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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.


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

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