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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

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Sickle cell anemia is a genetic:
  1. Marker
  2. Indicator
  3. Hemoglobinopathy
  4. Thymine disorder
Explanation
Answer: C - Sickle cell anemia is a genetic hemoglobinopathy. The mutation of a thymine molecule within DNA alters the amino acid glutamic acid into valine, which causes red blood cell sickling in a deoxygenated status. Individual’s inherent sickle cell anemia when both parents are sickle cell trait carriers. Dyspnea, fatigue, pallor, joint, and muscle pain are signs and symptoms.
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