Which Disease Results from Deletion of the β-Globin Gene Cluster

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which disease results from deletion of the β-globin gene cluster LCR?

• A)sickle-cell disease
• B)mild α-thalassemia
• C)severe α-thalassemia
• D)mild β-thalassemia
• E)severe β-thalassemia

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