On which chromosomes are the genes associated with $\alpha$-thalassemia and $\beta$-thalassemia respectively located?

  • A
    $16^{\text{th}}$ and $11^{\text{th}}$
  • B
    $11^{\text{th}}$ and $16^{\text{th}}$
  • C
    $18^{\text{th}}$ and $11^{\text{th}}$
  • D
    $12^{\text{th}}$ and $18^{\text{th}}$

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