Which Disease is Autosomal and Results in Misshapen Cells That

Question

Which disease is autosomal and results in misshapen cells that clog capillaries?
A) malaria
B) sickle-cell anemia
C) hemophilia
D) Huntington disease
E) Turner syndrome

Accepted Answer

Sickle-cell anemia is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder that results in the production of abnormal hemoglobin, leading to misshapen (sickle-shaped) red blood cells. These cells can clog capillaries and impair blood flow, causing pain and organ damage.