Essential Biochemistry - Chemistry Of Hemoglobin (Section 3 - No. 28)
Which of the following statements accurately describes the sickle cell trait?
Individuals with the trait always have the full symptoms of sickle cell anemia.
The trait is caused by the inheritance of two copies of the HbS gene.
Individuals with the trait are usually asymptomatic.
Individuals with the trait have no normal hemoglobin.
Explanation
Individuals with the sickle cell trait are generally asymptomatic.
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