The hemoglobin Constant Spring variant of alpha thalassemia is caused by:

a. A gamma chain fused to an existing beta chain
b. A beta chain fused to an existing alpha chain
c. An elongated alpha chain
d. An elongated beta chain


Correct Answer: C

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