Which of the Following Statements Is True About Sickle Cell

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about sickle cell anemia?

• A) Affected individuals have a wide range of symptoms.
• B) It is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait.
• C) It can lead to early death if left untreated.
• D) It results from a mutation in the gene that encodes beta globin.
• E) All of these are correct.

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