The following are multiple choice questions (with answers) about medical knowledge.   **Question:** The Kozak sequence for the Beta-globin gene has a known mutation which decreases, though does not abolish, translation of the Beta-globin mRNA, leading to a phenotype of thalassemia intermedia. What would the blood smear be expected to show in a patient positive for this mutation?   (A) Macrocytic red blood cells   (B) Hyperchromic red blood cells   (C) Microcytic red blood cells   (D) Bite cells
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