_______ Is Caused by a Single Base Substitution That Changes

question 53

Multiple Choice

_______ is caused by a single base substitution that changes one amino acid in a polypeptide. Individuals who are homozygous for this disease have defective, misshapen red blood cells.

• A) Duchenne muscular dystrophy
• B) Sickle-cell anemia
• C) Kuru
• D) Cystic fibrosis
• E) Familial hypercholesterolemia

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Definitions:

Cell-mediated Immunity

A component of the immune system that involves the activation of certain immune cells to fight off pathogens, distinct from antibody-mediated immunity.

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system in response to antigens, capable of specifically binding to and neutralizing them.

Plasma Cells

White blood cells that produce antibodies against pathogens.

Different Antibodies

Diverse proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.