What is the characteristic appearance of red blood cells in individuals with beta thalassemia?

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Large-sized cells with normal colorSmall-sized cells with reduced hemoglobin contentNormal-sized cells with decreased color intensityNormal-sized cells with normal colorationLarge-sized cells with increased color intensity

Explanation

In beta thalassemia, red blood cells are typically microcytic (smaller than normal) and hypochromic (contain less hemoglobin), which leads to their reduced size and paler appearance compared to normal red blood cells.