Which of the following statements is the most appropriate for sickle cell
anaemia?
a. It cannot be treated with iron supplements
b. It is a molecular disease
c. It confers resistance to acquiring malaria
d. All of the above
The answer is the option (d) All of the above
Sickle cell anaemia is a genetic disorder. Iron supplements cannot be used to treat it. Altered shape of RBCs confers resistance to malaria in people suffering from sickle cell anaemia.