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Is there any specific pattern of inheritance in thalassemia?
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Autosomal recessive: It is autosomal recessive inheritance. If two parents are carriers, 25% normal, 50% carriers, and 25% affected with disease. I hope this helps. :)
Answered 9/21/2014
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