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nelaaney

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Impaired beta chain production translates to what on hemoglobin electrophoresis?
 
  a. An increase in Hb H
  b. An increase in Hb A1
  c. An increase in Hb F and Hb A2
  d. A decrease in Hb S

Question 2

Thalassemias are defined as:
 
  a. Qualitative defects in globin chain synthesis
  b. Quantitative defects in globin chain synthesis
  c. Kinetic defects of iron in heme synthesis
  d. Structural defects in heme synthesis



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: B



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