All of the Following Are Hemolytic Anemias Caused by Red

question 19

Multiple Choice

All of the following are hemolytic anemias caused by red blood cell abnormalities (intracorpuscular defects) except:

• A) Sickle cell anemia
• B) Hereditary spherocytosis
• C) Thalassemia major
• D) Thalassemia minor
• E) Autoimmune hemolytic anemia

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Definitions:

Allele

One of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, consisting of both visible and non-visible traits.

Gamete

A fully developed haploid reproductive cell from either a male or female that can merge with one of the opposite sex during sexual reproduction, leading to the creation of a zygote.

Multifactorial

Pertaining to or arising from the interaction of multiple factors, including genetic and environmental influences.