Which of the following is not true about thalassemia ?

Correct answer: A. Increased in number of globulin chain

  • A. Increased in number of globulin chain
  • B. There is erythrocyte fragility and hemolysis
  • C. Hypochromic microcytic anaemia is present
  • D. There is severe anaemia and thrombocytopenia

Explanation

Thalassemia results from reduced synthesis of one globin chain, producing an imbalance rather than a general increase in globin-chain numbers. The resulting red cells are hypochromic and microcytic, while thrombocytopenia is mainly a complication of splenomegaly in severe disease.

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