Question

Select the correctly matched pair about sickle cell anaemia:
Genotype: Phenotype
(A) Hb^A Hb^A : Diseased phenotype
(B) Hb^A Hb^S: Diseased phenotype
(C) Hb^S Hb^S: Diseased phenotype
(D) Hb^S Hb^A : Carrier of disease
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (C) and (D) only
• B. (A) and (C) only
• C. (B), (C) and (D) only
• D. (A), (B) and (C) only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The genotype Hb^S Hb^S leads to the diseased phenotype of sickle cell anaemia, while Hb^A Hb^S results in a carrier state. Hb^A Hb^A is the normal, healthy phenotype.