Question

Thalassemia is due to

• A. Increased consumption of sea food.
• B. Decreased synthesis of $\beta$-polypeptide chain of Haemoglobin.
• C. Decreased production of RBC that cause anemia.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Decreased synthesis of $\beta$-polypeptide chain of Haemoglobin.

In thalassemia, there is a partial or complete deficiency in the synthesis of B-chain of the hemoglobin molecule.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.