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Like sickle cell anemia, which is the other genetic disorder related to blood pigment?

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Phenylketoneuria

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Leukemia

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Thalassemia

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Xeroderma pigmentosis

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Solution

The correct option is C Thalassemia
Thalassemia is a blood disorder passed down through families (inherited) in which the body makes an abnormal form or inadequate amount of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. The disorder results in large numbers of red blood cells being destroyed, which leads to anemia.
So, the correct answer is 'Thalassemia'.

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