Sickle Cell Anemia Is Caused by a Single Mutation in the Hemoglobin

question 62

Multiple Choice

Sickle cell anemia is caused by a single mutation in the hemoglobin protein from a Glu to a Val, which results in which alteration in the hemoglobin subunits?

• A) more neutral charges and formation of a nucleophilic contact point
• B) fewer negative charges and formation of a hydrophobic contact point
• C) fewer positive charges and formation of a hydrophobic contact point
• D) more negative charges and formation of a hydrophilic contact point
• E) more positive charges and formation of a hydrophilic contact point

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