Alpha Thalassemia Major Results from Deletion in _____ Alleles of the Alpha

question 32

Multiple Choice

Alpha thalassemia major results from deletion in _____ alleles of the alpha chain gene.

• A)1
• B)2
• C)3
• D)4

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Definitions:

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