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Description: Sickle cell disease is a genetic anemia (oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood is reduced). The red blood cells of individuals with this disease contain hemoglobin-S (Hb-S) that causes red blood cells to bend into a sickle shape when it gives up oxygen to the interstitial fluid. Picture Stats: Views: 168 Filesize: 1.37MB Height: 904 Width: 994 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=40787 |