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Are sickle cell anemia and sickle cell trait the same?
No, sickle cell anemia and sickle cell trait are not the same. Sickle cell anemia is a severe form of the disease caused by inheriting two sickle cell genes (one from each parent), leading to significant health complications. In contrast, sickle cell trait occurs when an individual inherits only one sickle cell gene and one normal gene, typically resulting in no symptoms but allowing the person to pass the trait to their offspring.
Is sickle cell anemia an deficiency disease?
The sickle cell anaemia is not a deficiency disease. It is a hereditary disease caused by defective gene in both the parents.
Sickle cell is caused by an amino acid substitution of valine for?
yes
What diseases are thought to be caused by point mutation?
Sickle cell anemia.
What is the causative agent of sickle cell?
Sickle cell disease is caused by a mutation in the gene that encodes for hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. This mutation results in the production of abnormal hemoglobin known as hemoglobin S, which causes red blood cells to become sickle-shaped and less flexible.
Sickle cell disease is caused by a?
small change in the DNA of a single gene
Genetic disorder caused by bent or twisted cells?
Sickle Cell Disease
How is sickle cell trait different from sickle cell disease and what are the key distinctions between the two conditions?
Sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease are both genetic conditions caused by a mutation in the hemoglobin gene. Sickle cell trait means a person carries one copy of the mutated gene, while sickle cell disease means a person has two copies. The key distinction is that individuals with sickle cell trait usually do not experience symptoms, while those with sickle cell disease can have severe health issues such as pain crises, anemia, and organ damage.
What are 2 genetic disorders caused by point mutation?
sickle cell anaemia, thalassaemia
Is sickle cell anema a sex-linked gene?
yes - no its not because a sickle cell is basically a diseased cell that is shapped like a sickle.. a disease in bloodcell - it cannot get as much oxygen as healthy blood cells
Why is sickle cell called a sickle cell?
The shape of the cell is misshapen.
What genetic disease may be caused by a change or mutation in the hemoglobin gene?
sickle-cell anemia.
