Which of the following would be unexpected in homozygous Hb S?

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Homozygous Hb S individuals have two copies of the Hb S gene and produce only Hb S. Therefore, the presence of Hemoglobin A in homozygous Hb S individuals would be unexpected. A high reticulocyte count and elevated levels of Hb F are commonly seen in homozygous Hb S individuals due to the increased production of red blood cells and the persistence of fetal hemoglobin, respectively. Hb S is also known to be less soluble than normal hemoglobin, so D is not unexpected.

Which of the Following Would Be Unexpected in Homozygous Hb