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question 171

Short Answer

Figure 15-10
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-Refer to Figure 15-10. What type of monopoly is shown in the figure?

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Definitions:

B-Thalassemia Major

A severe blood disorder caused by a genetic mutation, leading to reduced production of hemoglobin and potentially severe anemia.

Hemophilia

A medical condition, usually inherited, in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.

X-Linked Recessive

A pattern of genetic inheritance where the gene causing the trait or disorder is located on the X chromosome; more common in males who have only one X chromosome.

Vasoocclusive Crisis

A painful episode that occurs in sickle cell anemia when sickled red blood cells block blood flow through vessels.