Hereditary spherocytosis is the result of a defect in:

a. Hemoglobin structure
b. Red cell membrane lipid bilayer
c. Red cell membrane skeletal proteins
d. Rate of synthesis of globin chains

ANS: C
Abnormalities in red cell membrane skeletal proteins are present in hereditary spherocytosis.

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