The following is an excerpt from the case study "It's All Greek to Me": Dr. Stephens calls Mr. and Mrs. Stamos [and tells them] ... 'I am sorry to give you bad news. Nikoleta does have anemia [and] Nikoleta's disorder has a genetic basis.' 'But neither one of us has any of the problems Nikoleta has. We aren't tired all the time. We work out every day,' replies Mr. Stamos."

What is the basis for Mr. Stamos's response?

Select one:

AAnemia reduces the amount of nutrients reaching body cells and can be passed on through DNA.

BAnemia reduces the amount of oxygen reaching body cells and can be passed on through DNA.

CAnemia reduces the amount of water reaching body cells and is passed on by airborne viruses.

DAnemia reduces the amount of protein reaching body cells and is passed on by airborne viruses.