Molecular analysis on a 4-month-old Chinese patient revealed three alpha genes deleted on chromosome 16. The physician ordered a hemoglobin electrophoresis on this patient. What is the expected finding?
A) 80% F; 15% A1; 5% A2
B) 95% Hgb H
C) 95% Hgb Bart's
D) 80% A1; 10% F; 10% A2
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