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tamara, an african american, is born with a genetic disorder that causes her body's red blood cells to become hook-shaped instead of being disk shaped, impairing the normal oxygen-carrying capacity of the cells. the doctors explain to tamara's parents that this condition makes her resistant to malaria, however. which of the following disorders is tamara most likely suffering from? Multiple Choice Tay-Sachs disease Sickle-cell anemia Leukemia Huntington's disease

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Tamara is most likely suffering from Sickle-cell anemia.

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