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5. There are several genetic diseases that occur when proteins are never
modified properly and consequently are not transported to the proper
location within the cell.
a. What organelle or cellular structure is probably involved?
Explain your answer
6. In sickle cell anemia , the red blood cells lose their typical circular
shape and are elongated and curved instead.
a. What organelle or cellular structure is probably involved?
b. Explain your answer.
7. A patient is seen in the ER with partial paralysis & muscle weakness.
Further testing shows low levels of ATP, an increased level of cellular
death, and high levels of arsenic in the blood stream. The doctor
quickly orders therapy to bind and neutralize the arsenic in the
patients bloodstream. What organelle is likely being affected by the
arsenic? Explain your answer.