This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
HbE is common in 
Select and explain. 
A. Punjab, B. Kerala, C. Bengal, D. Maharstra
C: Bengal
Answer: C: Bengal 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Bengal o Besides hemoglobin S, there are other hemoglobinopathies due to point mutation in beta globin chain of hemoglobin. o These are ? 1) Hemoglobin C --> Seen in italians and black. 2) Hemoglobin E --> Prevalent in Bengal, Assam and in East India. 3) Hemoglobin D Prevalent in Punjabis and Gujaratis.