The abnormal hemoglobin molecule responsible for sickle cell anemia is

hemoglobin F
hemoglobin S
hemoglobin C
hemoglobin A


hemoglobin S

Rationale: Hemoglobin A is normal hemoglobin; hemoglobin C is an abnormal hemoglobin that substitutes lysine for glutamic acid; hemoglobin F is the hemoglobin found in fetal cells; hemoglobin D does not exist.

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