Which of the following is a condition in which the normal hemoglobin is partially or completely replaced by abnormal hemoglobin?
1. Iron deficiency anemia
2. Sickle Cell anemia
3. Leukemia
4. Aplastic anemia
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1. Iron deficiency anemia occurs because there is not enough iron to support the production of hemoglobin.
2. Sickle Cell anemia has abnormal hemoglobin S. The deformed cell changes from a round shape to a sickle shape.
3. Leukemia a disease process that causes the destruction of hemoglobin.
4. Aplastic anemia occurs because the bone marrow is not producing enough red blood cells, making the patient anemic.
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