In Sickle Cell Anemia,what Condition Happens to the Hemoglobin Molecule

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Multiple Choice

In sickle cell anemia,what condition happens to the hemoglobin molecule that causes the red blood cell to sickle?

• A) a small part of it becomes hydrophobic
• B) a small part of it becomes hydrophilic
• C) a small part of it becomes polar
• D) a small part of it becomes negatively charged
• E) more than one of these happens

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