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    Thalassemia Is Caused By
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Thalassemia Is Caused By

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Thalassemia is caused by:


A) a defect in one or more genes for hemoglobin.
B) an abnormal form of heme.
C) abnormal liver production of amino acids and iron.
D) overproduction of hypochromic, microcytic RBCs.

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