Questions and Answers
What is the main difference between Thalassaemias and Hemoglobinopathies?
Thalassaemias involve a reduced rate of globin chain synthesis, while Hemoglobinopathies involve structural abnormalities in the globin chain.
Which group of disorders is characterized by the persistent elevation of fetal hemoglobin in adulthood?
Hereditary persistant fetal hemoglobin
How is the inheritance pattern of Alpha Thalassaemia described?
Autosomal recessive
Which region widely experiences the distribution of Alpha Thalassaemia?
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What is the primary cause of severity in Alpha Thalassaemia?
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At what age does the normal switch of hemoglobin from HbF to HbA occur?
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