Essential Biochemistry - Chemistry Of Hemoglobin (Section 3 - No. 20)
What causes the sickling of red blood cells in sickle cell anemia?
A deficiency in vitamin B12.
A genetic mutation in the beta-globin gene.
Exposure to high altitudes.
An autoimmune disorder.
Explanation
A genetic mutation in the beta-globin gene causes HbS.
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