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This is inherited on the X chromoseome and is recessive. This means a female (who has XX chromosome pair) can only express the disease if she carries the trait on both chromosomes. This is because of the recessive nature of the gene.
A male can only inherit the disease from his mother. This is he must have obtained his Y chromosome from his father so he obtains the X chromosome from his mother. A male cannot carry the gene without expressing it as he doesnt have another X chromosome to supress the recessive gene.
^ This answer is biologically incorrect because Sickle cell Anemia is actually autosomal recessive, not sex-linked recessive; this means that males and females are affected equally and it is NOT carried on the X chromosome.
In order for the trait to show up in an individual, BOTH parents must be carriers of the disease (at least 1 sickle cell gene must be present).
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Why do people of Mediterranean and African decent have sickle cell anemia?
Sickle cell anemia is a inherited blood disorder. This means everyone who has sickle cell has inherited it from their parents. With this in mind it means there was a key ancestor in Africa or the Mediterranean who had the first sickle cell anemia and passed it on to their descendants.
Is sickle cell anemia an inherited disease?
Yes. It is inherited disease.
Does the environment play a role in sickle cell anemia?
no, sickle cell is an inherited blood disorder.
Is sickle cell disease recessive?
Yes, Sickle Cell-Anemia is a genetic condition that is passed down from one generation to the other.
What cell mutation can be inherited?
Sickle cell anemia is an example of a cell mutation that can be inherited.
What type of anemia is inherited malformation of the red blood cells?
sickle cell anemia
Is sickle cell anemia a disease?
I don't know what a communitive disease is, and neither does the dictionary, but sickle cell anemia is an inherited abnormality. I hope that helps.If you are asking if sickle cell is a disease in which you can catch from other people. The answer is No. It is an inherited Blood disorder.
What are two inherited blood disease?
Thalassemia and sickle cell anemia.
What is an inherited feature of a red blood cell associated with disease?
sickle cell anemia
What is an inherited autosomal recessive disorder of the blood where an individuals red blood cells are sickle shaped rather than disk shaped?
C. Sickle-cell anemia
Can you catch sickle cell if you kiss someone with sickle cell?
NO, Sickle Cell Anemia is a Genetic Disorder that you inherit from your Parents. You are either born with it or not.
What are the odds from dying from sickle cell anemia?
This is inherited and only African Americans have it.
