Q: What type of anemia leads to the disease thalassemia?  

Answer: B

Thalassemia is a type of hemolytic anemia that results from a genetic defect that leads to the destruction of a large number of red blood cells. In thalassemia, the body is unable to produce enough hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen in the blood. As a result, the red blood cells become fragile and easily destroyed, leading to anemia. There are two main types of thalassemia, alpha and beta thalassemia, depending on which part of the hemoglobin molecule is affected. The severity of thalassemia can vary, from mild to life-threatening, depending on the number of defective genes inherited. Treatment may include blood transfusions, bone marrow transplants, or medications to remove excess iron from the body.

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