GK QUESTION#3643
Which is an inherited blood disorder that affects the hemoglobin gene and results in ineffective erythropoiesis?
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B. Thalassemia
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Thalassaemias are inherited disorders in which production of one or more globin chains is reduced. Ineffective red-blood-cell production and anaemia can result. Beta-thalassaemia involves HBB; alpha-thalassaemia involves alpha-globin genes.