A 7-year-old girl is brought to the hospital after repeated…
A 7-year-old girl is brought to the hospital after repeated episodes of extreme tiredness, pale skin, and delayed growth. Blood tests reveal abnormally shaped red blood cells that break down more quickly than normal. Genetic testing confirms she has sickle cell disease, caused by a mutation in the HBB gene, where one amino acid substitution in hemoglobin leads to rigid, sickle-shaped red blood cells. These cells block blood flow and reduce oxygen delivery to tissues.Describe the normal path/process of protein production starting with the DNA gene and ending with the protein being sent to the cell membrane. Make sure to indicate every organelle involved along the way and what role each serves.