An illness that results from a malfunction of the red blood cell because of an incorrect structure in parts of the hemoglobin protein chain is called _______________.

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Sickle cell anemia is caused by a mutation in the hemoglobin chain, resulting in abnormal, crescent-shaped red blood cells that can block blood flow and cause pain, tissue damage, and other complications. Marasmus and kwashiorkor are forms of malnutrition, while megaloblastic anemia is caused by a deficiency in vitamin B12 or folic acid, leading to abnormally large and dysfunctional red blood cells.

An Illness That Results from a Malfunction of the Red