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What is the cause of sickle-celled anemia?

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### Step-by-Step Text Solution: 1. **Definition of Sickle Cell Anemia**: - Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder characterized by the abnormal shape of red blood cells (RBCs). 2. **Normal Shape of RBCs**: - Normally, RBCs have a biconcave disc shape which is essential for their function of carrying oxygen efficiently. ...
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