The First Single-Gene Disorder for Which the Mechanism of Mutation

question 22

Multiple Choice

The first single-gene disorder for which the mechanism of mutation was understood at a molecular level was

• A)cystic fibrosis.
• B)hemophilia.
• C)sickle cell disease.
• D)diabetes mellitus.

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