and what possible advantage does this condition offer?
2007-03-18 14:19:06 · 5 answers · asked by chrishomingtang 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Are you kidding? Sickle cell anemia is just what it says, the Red blood cells are shaped like sickles. There is no advantage to this condition.
2007-03-18 14:22:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
The Recessive trait that creates Sickle Cell Anemia was an adaptation designed to give resistance to Malaria which attacks red Blood cells... if it became double recessive through breeding it's a somewhat serious disorder but if you're a carrier then it is quite helpful.
2007-03-18 14:27:38 · answer #2 · answered by Andrew L 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
People with sickle cells are resistant to malaria.
2007-03-18 14:22:24 · answer #3 · answered by frugernity 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sickle cell anemia occurs when an abnormal form of hemoglobin (HbS) is produced. Such RBC can not host Malarial parasites.
2007-03-18 18:01:40 · answer #4 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Malaria
2007-03-18 14:49:25 · answer #5 · answered by ridingbymoonlight 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋