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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Definitions:

Goodness-of-fit Test

A goodness-of-fit test is a statistical test used to determine how well a set of observed values fits a specific distribution or model.

Normally Distributed

Characterized by its symmetry around the mean, this probability distribution highlights a more frequent occurrence of data near the mean compared to far from the mean.

Goodness-of-fit Test

A statistical method utilized to assess the adequacy of observed data conforming to a particular distribution.

Normally Distributed

Explains a probability distribution pattern that is uniform on both sides of the mean, highlighting that data points closer to the mean have a higher frequency of occurrence compared to those farther away.