U- Assignment Answers

A
1. Explain two differences between the oxygenated and deoxygenated states of hemoglobin.
2. Explain how pH impacts the binding and release of oxygen by hemoglobin.

B. Demonstrate your understanding of sickle cell anemia by doing the following:

1. Explain how diseased cells differ from normal red blood cells in their capacity to transport oxygen.
2. Explain the molecular inheritance of sickle cell anemia by doing the following:
a. Identify the type of inheritance seen in sickle cell anemia.