Thalassemia and sickle cell anaemia are caused due to a problem in globin molecule synthesis. Select the correct statement.

  • [NEET 2017]
  • A

    Both are due to a quantitative defect in globin chain synthesis.

  • B

    Thalassemia is due to less synthesis of globin molecules.

  • C

    Sickle cell anaemia is due to a quantitative problem of globin molecules.

  • D

    Both are due to a qualitative defect in globin chain synthesis.

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