The Hemoglobin Constant Spring Variant of Alpha Thalassemia Is Caused

question 26

Multiple Choice

The hemoglobin Constant Spring variant of alpha thalassemia is caused by:

• A) A gamma chain fused to an existing beta chain
• B) A beta chain fused to an existing alpha chain
• C) An elongated alpha chain
• D) An elongated beta chain

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