Which of the following statements best distinguishes Thalassemia from Sickle Cell Anemia?

Options:

• A: Thalassemia is a qualitative defect in globin chain synthesis, whereas Sickle Cell Anemia is a quantitative defect.
• B: Thalassemia is a quantitative defect resulting in fewer globin chains, whereas Sickle Cell Anemia is a qualitative defect resulting in abnormal globin chains.
• C: Thalassemia is an X-linked recessive disorder, whereas Sickle Cell Anemia is an autosomal dominant disorder.
• D: Thalassemia affects only the alpha-globin chains, while Sickle Cell Anemia affects only the beta-globin chains.

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