Which of the following conditions causes cell sickling in sickle cell anemia?
A)interaction of oxyHb S with the cell membrane
B)precipitation of deoxyHb S into long,chain-like fibres
C)formation of oxyHb S complexes and subsequent cell disruption
D)precipitation of Hb S-Hb A hybrid molecules

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Sickling in sickle cell anemia occurs due to the precipitation of deoxyHb S into long chain-like fibres, which distort the shape of red blood cells and cause them to become sickle-shaped.

Which of the Following Conditions Causes Cell Sickling in Sickle