Molecular Analysis on a 4-Month-Old Chinese Patient Revealed Three Alpha

question 3

Multiple Choice

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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