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luminitza

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Molecular analysis on a 4-month-old Chinese patient revealed three alpha genes deleted on chromosome 16. The physician ordered a hemoglobin electrophoresis on this patient. What is the expected finding?
 
  a. 80 F; 15 A1; 5 A2
  b. 95 Hgb H
  c. 95 Hgb Bart's
  d. 80 A1; 10 F; 10 A2

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What is the treatment of choice for thalassemias?
 
  a. Supportive transfusions
  b. Bone marrow transplant
  c. Chemotherapy
  d. Radiation


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janeli

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

Correct Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: A


luminitza

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

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Gracias!

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