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ishan

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Hemoglobin E (Hb E) is primarily found in individuals of which ethnic origin?
 
  a. Mediterranean
  b. African
  c. Southeast Asian
  d. Northern European

Question 2

A patient with b+-thalassemia has, from that gene locus:
 
  a. Variable but decreased b globin chain synthesis
  b. No b globin chain synthesis
  c. Variable but decreased g chain synthesis
  d. No gamma chain synthesis


vickyvicksss

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

ANS: C
Hb E has a high prevalence in Southeast Asia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
b Globin chain synthesis is decreased from the b+ gene locus.


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