What are characteristics of ß-thalassemia major?
A) It is a heterozygous form of thalassemiA.
B) Its defect is the uncoupling of- and ß-chain synthesis.
C) It is a fatal condition in which all four ß-forming genes are defective.
D) It develops hemoglobin H when three genes are defective.

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ß-thalassemia major is characterized by the uncoupling of alpha and beta chain synthesis, leading to severe anemia.

What Are Characteristics of ß-Thalassemia Major