A Promoter Mutation of a Globin Chain Gene in Thalassemia

question 28

Multiple Choice

A promoter mutation of a globin chain gene in thalassemia has which effect on the globin chain?

• A) Amino acid change
• B) Change to a longer globin chain
• C) Change to a shorter globin chain
• D) Reduced or absent production

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