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Hemoglobinopathies and Thalassemias Quiz

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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?

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?

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.