What Disorder Is Characterized by an Alternative Form of Hemoglobin

question 18

Multiple Choice

What disorder is characterized by an alternative form of hemoglobin that changes the shape of the red blood cell?

• A) Sickle cell
• B) Hypoxia
• C) Thrombocytopenia
• D) Hemophilia

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