Thalassemia
THALASSEMIA
- Thalassemia is an autosomal recessive hereditary disorder.
- It is caused by mutation that decreases synthesis of α and β- globin chains.
- There is deficiency of haemoglobin & red blood cells.
- Seen in Mediterranean countries.
- Thalassemia is genetically transmitted disorders.
- α- chain genes are located on chromosome 16.
- β- chain genes are located on chromosome 11.
Classification-
Thalassemias are classified into-
- α- thalassemias
- β- thalassemias
Exam Important
- Thalassemia is an autosomal recessive hereditary disorder.
- It is caused by mutation that decreases synthesis of α and β- globin chains.
- There is deficiency of haemoglobin & red blood cells.
- Seen in Mediterranean countries.
- Thalassemia is genetically transmitted disorders.
- α- chain genes are located on chromosome 16.
- β- chain genes are located on chromosome 11.
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