Compared with the hemoglobin of a person with sickle cell disease, normal hemoglobin is A. longer. B. shorter. C. more soluble.
Biology · High School · Wed Jan 13 2021
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Compared with the hemoglobin of a person with sickle cell disease, normal hemoglobin is:
C. more soluble
In sickle cell disease, a genetic mutation leads to the production of abnormal hemoglobin (hemoglobin S), which, under certain conditions, can cause red blood cells to take on a characteristic "sickle" shape. This altered shape can result in blockages in blood vessels, leading to various health complications. The solubility characteristics of hemoglobin are affected by the genetic mutation in sickle cell disease.