Point mutation refers to the absence of a gene. If the exon 3 region of the $beta$-globin gene occurs, $beta$0-thalassemia occurs.

THALASSEMIA

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Point mutation refers to the absence of a gene. If the exon 3 region of the

A	True
B	False
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Sickle beta 0 thalassemia is an inherited disease. It causes the red blood cells to have abnormal hemoglobin. This is called hemoglobin S (sickle hemoglobin) with another problem called thalassemia.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sickle beta plus thalassemia (HbS +thal) is a mild form of sickle cell disease. Many babies with HbS +thal are born healthy and do not show symptoms until later in childhood. Some problems can include low red blood cell count, pain, and risk of infection.

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THALASSEMIA