Question

In which of the following places thalassemia is not common?

• A. Indian subcontinent
• B. South-east Africa
• C. Mediterranean
• D. North America

Answer 1

Answer:

D. North America

Thalassemia is not common in North America. It is common in the Middle East, Indian subcontinent, Mediterranean and South-east Africa. It originated in the Mediterranean region and is caused by the deletion or mutation of the chromosomes.