The Alpha- and Beta-Thalassemias Are Considered What Types of Inherited

question 29

Multiple Choice

The alpha- and beta-thalassemias are considered what types of inherited disorder?

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

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