Which statement accurately describes sickle cell anemia?(1 point)

Answer 1

Sickle cell anemia is a genetic blood disorder characterized by the production of abnormal hemoglobin, known as hemoglobin S. This leads to the deformation of red blood cells into a sickle or crescent shape, which can cause various complications, including blockages in blood vessels, pain crises, increased risk of infections, and shortened lifespan of red blood cells. The condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, meaning that an individual must inherit two copies of the sickle cell gene (one from each parent) to exhibit the disease.