Which process is most responsible for the sickling of cells seen in sickle cell disease? A) aggregation of the oxygenated R form of hemoglobin-S to form insoluble fibers b) aggregation of the deoxygenated T form of hemoglobin-S to form insoluble fibers c) Hemoglobin-S does not contain heme d) Hemoglobin-S contains a mutant form of heme which will not bind oxygen A person with sickle-cell trait is very unlikely to catch which disease? A) malaria b) colon cancer c) avian flu d) whooping cough

Which process is most responsible for the sickling of cells seen in sickle cell disease? A) aggregation of the oxygenated R form of hemoglobin-S to form insoluble fibers b) aggregation of the deoxygenated T form of hemoglobin-S to form insoluble fibers c) Hemoglobin-S does not contain heme d) Hemoglobin-S contains a mutant form of heme which will not bind oxygen A person with sickle-cell trait is very unlikely to catch which disease? A) malaria b) colon cancer c) avian flu d) whooping cough

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter10: The Respiratory System

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4RQ: What is oxyhemoglobin? Where does it form?

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