What is the basic abnormality in thalassemia?
A) Several amino acids in the globin chains have been replaced by substitute amino acids.
B) More than four globin chains are found in the erythrocytes.
C) The iron molecule is displaced in hemoglobin.
D) There is failure to synthesize either the alpha or beta chains in the hemoglobin molecule.

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Thalassemia is characterized by a genetic defect that leads to reduced or absent synthesis of one of the globin chains (either alpha or beta) in hemoglobin, causing imbalanced chain production and resulting in anemia.

What Is the Basic Abnormality in Thalassemia