Sickle cell anemia is caused by a genetic mutation. What occurs as a result of this mutation? A. DNA in red blood cells is detected, causing the formation of the fewer red blood cells. B. DNA in red

Sickle cell anemia is caused by a genetic mutation. What occurs as a result of this mutation?

A. DNA in red blood cells is detected, causing the formation of the fewer red blood cells.

B. DNA in red blood cells is detected, causing white blood cells to form instead of red blood cells.

C. Hemoglobin proteins are formed incorrectly, causing red blood cells to have a crescent shape.

D. Hemoglobin proteins are formed incorrectly, causing the formation of too many red blood cells.