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Read the following statements and find o...

Read the following statements and find out the incorrect statement

A

Alpha thalassemia is controlled by two closely linked genes `HBA_(1)` and `HBA_(2)` on chromosome 16 of each parent and it is observed due to mutation or deletion of one or more of the four genes.

B

Beta thalassemia is controlled by a single gene HBB on chromosome 11 of each parent and occurs due to mutation of one or both the genes.

C

Beta thalassemia is also called Cooley's anemia or thalassemia major

D

None of the above.

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The correct Answer is:
D
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