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Which statement accurately describes sickle cell anemia?(1 point)
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It emerges in humans without the influence of DNA.
It emerges in humans without the influence of DNA.
It affects the functions of red blood cells of humans.
It affects the functions of red blood cells of humans.
It affects transcription and translation in humans.
It affects transcription and translation in humans.
It emerges in humans without the influence of mRNA.
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"It affects the functions of red blood cells of humans."
Reason: Sickle cell anemia is caused by a single base (point) mutation in the HBB gene (glutamic acid → valine in β‑globin), which alters hemoglobin structure and causes red blood cells to sickle and lose normal function (oxygen transport).
Reason: Sickle cell anemia is caused by a single base (point) mutation in the HBB gene (glutamic acid → valine in β‑globin), which alters hemoglobin structure and causes red blood cells to sickle and lose normal function (oxygen transport).
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