bad genes passed on through generation i believe when the red blood cells run out of oxygen they change shape and get trapped on the veins and arteries causing serious problems even death
Cannot carry normal levels of oxygen to cells :) *NovaNet*
Cannot carry normal levels of oxygen to cells :) *NovaNet*
Cannot carry normal levels of oxygen to cells :) *NovaNet*
Cannot carry normal levels of oxygen to cells :) *NovaNet*
Sickle cell anemia causes sickle-shaped red blood cells. It is caused by a single base pair gene mutation.
Sickle cells change shape and become "sickled" in individuals with sickle cell disease due to a genetic mutation that causes the hemoglobin in red blood cells to form long, rigid structures under certain conditions, leading to the characteristic sickle shape.
Because the condition causes the red blood cells to become sickle shaped rather than round.
Cannot carry normal levels of oxygen to cells :) *NovaNet*
Abnormal crescent-shaped blood cells are known as sickle cells, which are characteristic of sickle cell disease. This genetic condition causes red blood cells to become rigid and curved, leading to blockages in blood vessels and reduced oxygen delivery to tissues. Sickle cell disease can result in pain, organ damage, and other serious complications.
Cannot carry normal levels of oxygen to cells :) *NovaNet*
The mutation that causes sickle cell anemia leads to the production of abnormal hemoglobin, which causes red blood cells to become sickle-shaped. These sickle-shaped cells can block blood vessels, impairing blood flow and leading to episodes of pain, tissue damage, and increased risk of infections.
because they can