Which of the following statements correctly differentiate(s) sickle-cell anaemia and…

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Which of the following statements correctly differentiate(s) sickle-cell anaemia and thalassemia?

I. Sickle-cell anaemia is a qualitative defect in haemoglobin, while thalassemia is a quantitative defect.
II. Sickle-cell anaemia is caused by a point mutation, while thalassemia can be caused by gene deletion.
III. Thalassemia always involves the β-globin chain, while sickle-cell anaemia always involves the α-globin chain.
IV. Both disorders are autosome-linked recessive traits.
V. Sickle-cell anaemia results in elongated RBCs, while thalassemia results in microcytic RBCs.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. I, II and III only
  2. I, III and IV only
  3. II, III and V only
  4. I, II, IV and V only

Answer

(D) I, II, IV and V only

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