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Molecular Basis Of Inheritance

Question
CBSEENBI12002830

Thalassemia and sickle cell anemia are caused due to a problem in globin molecule synthesis. Select the correct statement

  • 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

Solution

C.

Thalassemia is due to less synthesis of globin molecules