When three of the four alpha genes are deleted, the disorder is known as what?

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When three of the four alpha genes are deleted, it results in the formation of Hemoglobin H (HbH). This leads to Hemoglobin H disease, which is a type of alpha-thalassemia. A) α-thalassemia refers to the deficiency of alpha globins, which can be caused by the deletion of one or more alpha-globin genes. B) β-thalassemia refers to the deficiency of beta globins, which can be caused by mutations in the beta-globin gene. C) Hydrops fetalis is a condition that results from severe forms of thalassemia or other hemoglobin disorders that cause fetal anemia and fluid buildup in tissues.

When Three of the Four Alpha Genes Are Deleted, the Disorder