Thalassemias are Associated with A(n)____

Question

Thalassemias are associated with a(n)____.
A) amino acid substitution
B) extended chain in beta globin
C) imbalance in the production of alpha or beta globin
D) excessive synthesis of beta globin
E) altered rate of oxygen transport

Accepted Answer

Thalassemias result from an imbalance in the production of alpha or beta globin chains, leading to abnormal hemoglobin production and red blood cell formation. This leads to anemia, as the abnormal or inadequate hemoglobin cannot efficiently transport oxygen, resulting in symptoms such as fatigue and shortness of breath.