Question : Certain genes located on chromosome 11 and 16 were found to be faulty. This resulted in deficiency in synthesis of beta globin and alpha globin chains. What is the name of this disease? Give its two symptoms.

Question : Certain genes located on chromosome 11 and 16 were found to

1.	Question : Certain genes located on chromosome 11 and 16 were found to be faulty. This resulted in deficiency in synthesis of beta globin and alpha globin chains. What is the name of this disease? Give its two symptoms.
Answer» SOLUTION :(1) When there are FAULTY genes on CHROMOSOME no. 11 and 16, there is deficiency in synthesis of beta globin and alpha globin chains. (2 ) This DISORDER is called Thalassemia. (3) Symptoms of Thalassemia: (i) Anaemia due to lack of synthesis of haemoglobin (ii) Jaundice like condition. (iii) Change and variation in the shape and size of RBCs.