A Treatment for Some Forms of Anemia Is to Take

question 24

Multiple Choice

A treatment for some forms of anemia is to take a drug that turns on transcription of fetal hemoglobin.This would increase the proportion of _____ globin chains.

• A)alpha
• B)gamma
• C)delta
• D)epsilon

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Definitions:

Nitration

A chemical process that introduces nitro groups into an organic compound, commonly used in the synthesis of explosives and nitrated polymers.

Taggants

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Explosion

A sudden and violent release of energy resulting in a rapid increase in volume and release of gases, often accompanied by heat, light, and sound.

Richard Reid

Richard Reid, also known as the "Shoe Bomber," is a British terrorist who attempted to detonate explosives packed into his shoes on an American Airlines flight in December 2001.