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Thalassemia occurs due to

A

Both (A) and (B)

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B

C. Defective Haemoglobin

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B. Abnormal RBCs

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D

A. Absence of haemoglobin

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Solution

The correct option is B
C. Defective Haemoglobin

Defective Haemoglobin

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