Which statement accurately describes sickle cell anemia?(1 point)
Responses
It emerges in humans without the influence of mRNA.
It emerges in humans without the influence of mRNA.
It affects transcription and translation in humans.
It affects transcription and translation in humans.
It emerges in humans without the influence of DNA.
It emerges in humans without the influence of DNA.
It affects the functions of red blood cells of humans.
It affects the functions of red blood cells of humans.
The accurate statement that describes sickle cell anemia is: 'It affects the functions of red blood cells of humans.'
The correct answer is: It affects the functions of red blood cells of humans.
To arrive at this answer, we can eliminate the options that mention mRNA and DNA, as sickle cell anemia is caused by a genetic mutation in the gene that codes for hemoglobin, not by the absence or influence of mRNA or DNA.
The option that states "It affects transcription and translation in humans" is also incorrect because sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder that affects the structure and function of red blood cells, not the processes of transcription and translation.
Therefore, the only accurate statement is "It affects the functions of red blood cells of humans." This is because sickle cell anemia causes red blood cells to become misshapen and less flexible, leading to blockages in blood flow and inadequate oxygen delivery throughout the body.