In Normal Humans, the Sequence of Part of the Hemoglobin

question 37

Multiple Choice

In normal humans, the sequence of part of the hemoglobin gene reads GACTC, but in individuals with sickle cell anemia, the same sequence reads GACAC. This is an example of

• A) RFLP analysis.
• B) an insertion mutation.
• C) a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP).
• D) a conserved gene.

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