how does thalassemia differ from sickle-cell anaemia
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Both sickle cell anaemia and thalassemia are genetic disorders caused by the mutations in the genes for haemoglobin.
The major difference between the two are:
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Please find below the solution to the asked query
Both sickle cell anaemia and thalassemia are genetic disorders caused by the mutations in the genes for haemoglobin.
The major difference between the two are:
Sickle Cell Anaemia | Thalassemia |
It affects only beta globin chain of the haemoglobin | It affects both alpha and beta chains of the haemoglobin |
The patients affected by sickle cell anaemia produce defective haemoglobin | The patients affected by thalassemia produce normal haemoglobin but in vary less quantity |
It results in blocking of blood vessels that results in organ failure | It does not result in blocking of blood vessels but may affect functioning of heart. |
Hope this information will clear your doubts about the sickle cell anaemia and thalassemia.
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