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Describe the relationship between the sickle cell phenotype and hemoglobins structure and function.

Describe the relationship between the sickle cell phenotype and hemoglobins structure-example-1
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It would be harder for the hemoglobin to move oxygen throughout the body because of how sickle cell looks/ its structure.

Sickle cell is a red blood cell but looks like a hook (in my opinion) while red blood cells are typically round, making them easier to transport in veins. due to the shape, it is harder for the blood to be transported.

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