Select the statement below that is NOT correct about Sickle Cell Anemia. it has a genetic etiology it causes the blood to be unable to carry enough oxygen to satisfy the needs of the body it protects against malaria it is caused by the malaria protozoa

Select the statement below that is NOT correct about Sickle Cell Anemia. it has a genetic etiology it causes the blood to be unable to carry enough oxygen to satisfy the needs of the body it protects against malaria it is caused by the malaria protozoa

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Select the statement below that is NOT correct about Sickle Cell Anemia.

		it has a genetic etiology
		it causes the blood to be unable to carry enough oxygen to satisfy the needs of the body
		it protects against malaria
		it is caused by the malaria protozoa

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