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Sickle Cell Disease ( 15 Questions)

Question 1 of 15 :

A nurse is explaining the etiology of sickle cell disease to a group of nursing students.
Which statement accurately describes the genetic basis of this condition?

A "Sickle cell disease results from a dominant genetic mutation.”..

B "Both parents must pass on the mutated gene for sickle cell disease to manifest.”..

C "The mutation in the HBB gene leads to the production of normal hemoglobin.”..

D "Sickle cell disease is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.”..

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