Question

Which one of the following is most appropriate for sickle cell anaemia?

Answer 1

Answer:

Sickle cell anaemia is a genetic disorder where in the haemoglobin is defective resulting in crescent shaped RBCs. It cannot be treated with iron supplements. But it offers resistance against malaria. In African population, where malaria is rampant, sickle cell anaemia is a protective disorder. Hence all the above are true.