Which of the following is characteristic of sickle-cell anemia?

a. The disorder can be serious but not fatal
b. The disorder leads to depression of energy expenditure
c. The abnormal structure of the hemoglobin alters the shape of the red blood cell
d. The hemoglobin amino acid sequence is abnormal in all four of the polypeptide chains


c

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. B. C. D. Vegan diet E. F. Macrobiotic diet G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. X. Y.

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A ________ is simply a piece of genetic material coated with protein.

A. bacterium B. protozoan C. parasite D. virus

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