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 option (d) All of the above.
Sickle cell anaemia is a genetic disorder. Iron supplements cannot be used to treat it. The altered shape of RBCs confers resistance to malaria in people suffering from sickle cell anaemia. Hence, (d) is the correct option.