The Mutation That Leads to Sickle Cell Anemia Is an Example

question 10

Multiple Choice

The mutation that leads to sickle cell anemia is an example of

• A)a chromosomal mutation.
• B)a point mutation.
• C)a mutation of many genetic loci.
• D)a neutral mutation.

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