Sickle-Cell Anemia Has Been Traced to What Type of Mutation

question 23

Multiple Choice

Sickle-cell anemia has been traced to what type of mutation?

• A) frameshift
• B) base-pair substitution
• C) mutagenic
• D) transposable element
• E) viral

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Definitions:

Internal Fertilization

Sperm fertilize eggs inside a female’s body.

Mammary Glands

Specialized organs in mammals that produce milk to nourish newborn offspring.

Four Chambered Heart

A type of heart structure found in mammals and birds, consisting of two atria and two ventricles, facilitating separate circulation of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.

Vertebrates

Animals with a backbone or spinal column, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and certain fish.