Mandy has a condition that causes a deformity in her red blood cells. Which disorder was she born with?

A) hemophilia
B) sickle cell anemia
C) cystic fibrosis
D) phenylketonuria

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Mandy has a condition that causes a deformity in her red blood cells. Which disorder was she born with?A)  hemophiliaB)  sickle cell anemiaC)  cystic fibrosisD)  phenylketonuria

Jordan Raiford · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder that causes abnormal hemoglobin to be produced, which results in deformed red blood cells that can lead to a variety of health problems. Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder, cystic fibrosis affects the lungs and digestive system, and phenylketonuria is a metabolic disorder. None of these disorders involve the deformity of red blood cells that is characteristic of sickle cell anemia.

Mandy has a condition that causes a deformity in her red blood cells. Which disorder was she born with?

A) hemophilia
B) sickle cell anemia
C) cystic fibrosis
D) phenylketonuria

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