Carriers of the Sickle Cell Gene

question 68

Multiple Choice

Carriers of the sickle cell gene

• A)often do not display symptoms until after they have passed the gene on to their children.
• B)rarely have children who develop sickle cell anemia.
• C)may have children who have sickle cell anemia.
• D)develop sickle-shaped red blood cells that cause degeneration of the nervous systems.

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