Why Can A-Globin Mutations Have an Effect Earlier in Life $\alpha$

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why can a-globin mutations have an effect earlier in life than b-globin mutations?

• A) There are fewer \(\alpha\)-globin genes
• B) The \(\beta\)-like globin hemoglobin F (HbF) is produced during fetal development and \(\beta\)globin predominates only after birth
• C) Fewer \(\alpha\)globins are in each hemoglobin molecule
• D) More \(\alpha\)globins are in each hemoglobin molecule
• E) Mutations in the \(\alpha\)-globin genes prevent proper developmental expression of other globin genes

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