Question

A common genetic variation which causes a change in the amino acid sequence in the structure of hemoglobin leads to the disease: a) Cystic fibrosis b) Huntington's disease c) Sickle cell anemia d) Down syndrome

Answer 1

The common genetic variation that leads to a change in the amino acid sequence in the structure of hemoglobin and causes a disease is:

c) Sickle cell anemia

Sickle cell anemia is caused by a genetic mutation that affects the structure of hemoglobin, leading to the characteristic sickle-shaped red blood cells and various health complications.