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Why do red blood cells become sickle-shaped in sickle-cell anemia?
A. Due to increased osmotic pressure
B. Because of reduced ATP production
C. Due to excessive iron buildup
D. Because mutated hemoglobin polymerizes and distorts the cell membrane
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