Sickle-cell anemia is a condition in which

A. the child's body does not produce the enzyme that is necessary to digest certain types of protein in the human diet.
B. the nerves of the body undergo deterioration that eventually leads to paralysis and death.
C. the shape of the red blood cells is distorted so they cannot transport an adequate amount of oxygen through the body.
D. the individual suffers varying degrees of mental retardation and learning disabilities.


Answer: C

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