Biology · PYQ NEET UG 2017
हिन्दीThalassemia and sickle cell anemia are caused due to a problem in globin molecule synthesis. Select the correct statement.
Correct answer · Option 3
Thalassemia is due to less synthesis of globin molecules.
Explanation
Thalassemia is caused by reduced synthesis of one of the globin chains (quantitative problem), while sickle cell anemia is due to an altered amino acid sequence (qualitative defect).