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Question : The shape of RBCs of sickle cell anaemia patients change to elongated sickle like structure. Give reason. |
| Answer» Solution :`Hb^(s)` belhaves as NORMAL haemoglobin except under OXYGEN stress where erythroeytes LOSE their circular shape and become sickle-shaped. As a result, the cells cannot pass through narrow capillaries. BLOOD capillaries are clogged and thus affects blood SUPPLY to different organs. | |