The Alpha and Beta Thalassemias Are Inherited in an _____

question 13

Multiple Choice

The alpha and beta thalassemias are inherited in an _____ fashion.

• A) autosomal recessive
• B) autosomal dominant
• C) X-linked recessive
• D) X-linked dominant

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Definitions:

Symbols

Representations of objects, concepts, or relationships in various forms such as language, mathematics, and art, used for communication and understanding.

Complex Molecules

Substances formed from the bonding of two or more chemical elements, where at least one of these bonds involves the sharing of electrons.

Deoxyribonucleic Acid

The molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.

Chromosomes

Chromosomes are thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), responsible for carrying and transmitting genetic information.