Question
$\alpha-$thalassemia is different from $\beta-$thalassemia. Justify.
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Answer
| S.No | $\alpha-$Thalassemia | $\beta-$Thalassemia |
| 1. | It is under the control of two genes HBA1 and HbA2 on chromosome 16. | It is controlled by a single gene HBB on chromosome 11. |
| 2. | The synthesis of a chain is impaired. | The synthesis of B chain is impaired. |
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