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What is the cause of thalassemias and related disorders?
What is the cause of thalassemias and related disorders?
- Defects in the regulatory portion of the globin genes (correct)
- Abnormal globin polypeptide chains
- Mutant genes that cause the production of normal hemoglobins
- Normal globin polypeptide chains
What happens to red blood cells in sickle cell anemia?
What happens to red blood cells in sickle cell anemia?
- They lose their deformability and hemolize easily (correct)
- They become larger and more flexible
- They become more resistant to sickling
- They become smaller and more rigid
What happens when an individual inherits identical abnormal genes from both parents?
What happens when an individual inherits identical abnormal genes from both parents?
- They become homozygous (correct)
- They become heterozygous
- They develop major thalassemia
- They develop minor thalassemia
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Test your knowledge on hemoglobinopathies and thalassemias with our informative quiz! Discover the different types of abnormal globin polypeptide chains and defects in globin genes that cause these disorders. Learn about the most common example of hemoglobin mutations and their impact on health. This quiz is perfect for medical students, healthcare professionals, or anyone interested in understanding these complex genetic conditions.
