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ENagel

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What is another name for the phenotype of -thalassemia major?
 
  a. Hemoglobin H disease
  b. Hydrops fetalis
  c. Silent carrier
  d. -thalassemia major

Question 2

What can explain the imbalanced synthesis of either the alpha or beta chain in thalassemia?
 
  a. Deletions of any of the gene clusters
  b. Abnormal production of gamma chains
  c. Presence of abnormal hemoglobin chains
  d. Continued synthesis of epsilon and zeta production after birth



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Correct Answer: B

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