HEMOGLOBIN C Flashcards
1
Q
autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive?
A
autosomal recessive
2
Q
hemoglobin C polymerizes into?
A
crystals; target cells also present
3
Q
clinically occult, heterozygous or homozygous
A
heterozygous
4
Q
mild hemolytic anemia, heterozygous or homozygous
A
homozygous
5
Q
what is the point mutation?
A
GLU to LYS at position 6, remember that sickle cell is GLU to VAL