In Addition to Mutations in a Globin, a Thalassemia Can $\beta$

question 4

Multiple Choice

In addition to mutations in a globin, a thalassemia can result from mutations in which of the following genes?

• A) (\(\beta\)) globin
• B) (\(\gamma\)) globin
• C) (XIST)
• D) (ATRX)
• E) A or B

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