In sickle cell anemia, what happens to the hemoglobin molecule that causes the red blood cell to sickle?

a. a small part of it becomes hydrophobic
b. a small part of it becomes hydrophilic
c. a small part of it becomes polar
d. a small part of it becomes negatively charged
e. a small part of it becomes positively charged


ANSWER: a

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