Answer:
thalassemia beta is a generic blood disorder characterized by the reduced production of beta-globin chains,
Explanation:
There are different types of beta-thalassemia based on the severity of the condition:
1. Beta thalassemia minor also called thalassemia trait. Individuals have one normal and one mutated beta-globin gene.
2. Beta thalassemia intermedia is a moderate form where individuals have more significant anemia than beta-thalassemia minor but not severe as beta thalassemia major.
3. Beta thalassemia major is also known as cooley anemia. This is the most of severe form and typically present in early childhood.