Question

Sickle cell anemia is an example of____.

Answer 1

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.