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Thalassemia and sickle cell anemia are caused due to a problem in globin molecule synthesis. Select the correct statement.
Thalassemia and sickle cell anemia are caused due to a problem in globin molecule synthesis. Select the correct statement.
Updated On: Apr 21, 2025
- Both are due to a qualitative defect in globin chain synthesis
- Both are due to a quantitative defect in globin chain synthesis
- Thalassemia is due to less synthesis of globin molecules
- Sickle cell anemia is due to a quantitative problem of globin molecules
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The Correct Option is C
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The correct option is (C): Thalassemia is due to less synthesis of globin molecules.
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