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Sickle cell anemia is an example of____.


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Pleiotropy:

When a change in one gene sequence leads to a change in multiple phenotypic characteristics, the phenomenon is referred to as Pleiotropy.

Sickle Cell Anemia:

  1. Sickle cell anemia leads to misshaping and breaking down red blood cells.
  2. The cause of Sickle cell anemia is a defective gene.
  3. It decreases the oxygen-binding potential of cells.
  4. It leads to low oxygen levels, high blood pressure, etc.

Final answer: Sickle cell anemia is an example of pleiotropy.


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