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: Medicine
The red blood cells in beta thalassemia are typically: 
Select and explain. 
A. Macrocytic and normochromic, B. Microcytic and hypochromic, C. Normocytic and hypochromic, D. Normocytic and normochromic
B: Microcytic and hypochromic
Answer: B: Microcytic and hypochromic 
Explanation: None