Question

Is sickle cell anemia an autosomal recessive genetic disorder?

Answer 1

Sickle cell anemia:

1. Sickle cell anemia is an inherited blood disorder in which flexible red blood cells turn into stiff sickle cells.
2. It blocks the normal blood flow.
3. Autosomal genetic disorders refer to the disorders that cause due by mutations in autosomes.
4. In the case of sickle cell anemia, a beta-hemoglobin gene is found on chromosome 11.
5. It occurs when both parents carry the defective gene.
6. Sickle cell anemia is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder.