Question

__________ is caused by a genetic mutation that results in the production of abnormal hemoglobin. Under low-oxygen conditions, the abnormal beta chains link together and form stiff rods that alter the shape of the RBCs. thalassemia sickle-cell anemia polycythemia Leukopenia

Answer 1

Thalassemia

Step-by-step explanation:

Thalassemia, also known as Mediterranean anemia, is an inherited disease brought to Brazil by the inhabitants of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Its main feature is the abnormal production of hemoglobin, a blood protein responsible for transporting oxygen to all body tissues.

The symptoms of thalassemia are directly related to the severity of the disease. The most common are:

• Tiredness and weakness;

• Pallor and jaundice;

• Delayed growth;

• Developed abdomen;

• Enlargement of the spleen;

• Bone changes.