A Mother Has a Child That Is Diagnosed with Sickle

question 21

Multiple Choice

A mother has a child that is diagnosed with sickle cell anemia.While the mother does not have the disease, which characteristic of her genetic makeup is responsible for the child's disease?

• 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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