Individuals with the Genetic Condition Sickle Cell Anemia Have Hemoglobin

question 1

Multiple Choice

Individuals with the genetic condition sickle cell anemia have hemoglobin coded with the gene that codes for valine instead of glutamic acid. What kind of mutation does this condition result from?

• A) a frameshift mutation
• B) a missense mutation
• C) a chromosomal mutation
• D) a silent mutation

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