Question

Why is sickle cell anemia called a molecular disease?

Answer 1

Explanation:

individuals have a different form of the metalloprotein hemoglobin in their blood.

sickle-cell anemia are homozygous for the disease gene, while heterozygous individuals exhibit the usually asymptomatic condition of sickle cell trait.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Yes, Sickle Cell Anaemia is called as Molecular Disease because it Disorders the Haemoglobin Molecules(red pigment useful in transport of oxygen) of RBC................

We know that Normally, A person has Biconcave shaped RBC and his Haemoglobin is denoted by Hb.....

But Sickle Cell Anaemia affected person has Sickle shaped RBC and his Haemoglobin is denoted by Hb S ....

So, That affected person couldn't able to transport sufficient Oxygen into tissues in a body.............

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