A 25-Year-Old Female Has a Child That Is Diagnosed with Sickle

question 28

Multiple Choice

A 25-year-old female has a child that is diagnosed with sickle cell anemia.She does not have the disease.Which of the following characterizes the genetic makeup of the parents with regard to this trait?

• A) Hb S and Hb S
• B) Hb S and Hb A
• C) Hb S and Hb C
• D) Hb A and Hb C

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