What Can Explain the Imbalanced Synthesis of Either the Alpha

question 8

Multiple Choice

What can explain the imbalanced synthesis of either the alpha or beta chain in thalassemia?

• A) Deletions of any of the gene clusters
• B) Abnormal production of gamma chains
• C) Presence of abnormal hemoglobin chains
• D) Continued synthesis of epsilon and zeta production after birth

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