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In sickle cell anaemia, RBC becomes

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Sickle shaped
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More flexible and strong
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No change in shape or size
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Is genetically inherited
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Solution

The correct option is A Sickle shaped
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells. People with the sickle cell disease have red blood cells that contain mostly haemoglobin S, an abnormal type of haemoglobin. Sometimes, these red blood cells become sickle-shaped (crescent shaped) and have difficulty passing through small blood vessels.

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