(C) Thalassemia is a quantitative disorder where there is a defect in the synthesis of globin chains,leading to the production of fewer globin molecul

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Thalassemia is caused by the reduced synthesis of globin molecules.

(C) Thalassemia is a quantitative disorder where there is a defect in the synthesis of globin chains,leading to the production of fewer globin molecules.Sickle-cell anemia is a qualitative disorder caused by a point mutation in the gene coding for the $\beta$-globin chain,resulting in the synthesis of abnormal hemoglobin $(HbS)$.

Class 12 Biology Principles of Inheritance and Variation Pedigree Analysis and Mendelian disorders

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Thalassemia and sickle-cell anemia are caused by problems in the synthesis of globin molecules. Select the correct statement.

A
Both are caused by a defect in the qualitative synthesis of the globin chain.
B
Both are caused by a defect in the quantitative synthesis of the globin chain.
C
Thalassemia is caused by the reduced synthesis of globin molecules.
D
Sickle-cell anemia is caused by a quantitative problem of the globin molecule.