What Thalassemia-Associated Variant Will Result in Sickling Crisis in Severe

question 25

Multiple Choice

What thalassemia-associated variant will result in sickling crisis in severe hypoxic conditions?

• A) Beta thalassemia/hemoglobin E
• B) Beta thalassemia/hemoglobin C
• C) Beta thalassemia/hemoglobin S
• D) Alpha thalassemia/sickle cell
• E) Hemoglobin SC

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