Question

Which disorder affects haemoglobin production?

Options

• Turner's syndrome

• Colour blindness

• Thalassaemia

• Down's syndrome

Answer 1

Thalassaemia is a Mendelian disorder that specifically affects haemoglobin production by disrupting the synthesis of globin chains. It is caused by mutations in genes responsible for haemoglobin synthesis and results in anemia due to insufficient or abnormal haemoglobin.