Multiple choice

A disease in many Africans, which reduces oxygen uptake by blood and is a genetic disease is called

  1. anemia

  2. haemophilia

  3. pernicious anemia

  4. sickle cell anemia
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Explanation

A disease in many Africans, which reduces oxygen uptake by blood and is a genetic disease is called sickle cell anemia. The erythrocytes in sickle cell anemia are sickle-shaped instead of being biconcave discs. The blood flows in the capillaries may be partially or completely blocked by the cell causing severe pain and damage to tissues.

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