Question

With reference to the Thalassaemia, consider the following statements. 1. It is a genetic blood disorder characterized by abnormal production of
hemoglobin.
2. It is caused by a problem in the hemoglobin beta gene found in the
chromosome 11.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

2 one is not correct

Answer 2

Concept

Thalassaemia is any group of hereditary haemolytic diseases caused by faulty haemoglobin synthesis, widespread in Mediterranean, African, and Asian countries.

To find

Choose the appropriate statement.

Explanation

The second statement is correct which is as under:

It is caused by a problem in the haemoglobin beta gene found in the chromosome. It is also caused by mutuations in the DNA of cells that make haemoglobin- the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout your body.

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