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Thalassemia is due to...

Thalassemia is due to

A

Increased consumption of sea food

B

Decreased synthesis of `beta`-polypeptide chain of Haemoglobin

C

Decreased production of R.B.C. that cause anemia

D

All of the above

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B
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