Question

What
type of mutation causes sickle cell anemia?

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is "missense mutation"

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Sickle cell anemia is the result of a point mutation in the hemoglobin gene. Sickle cell hemoglobin (HbS) causes red blood cells to form a sickle shape. People who inherit one sickle cell gene and one normal gene have sickle cell trait.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sickle cell anemia is the result of a point mutation in the hemoglobin gene. Sickle cell hemoglobin (HbS) causes red blood cells to form a sickle shape. People who inherit one sickle cell gene and one normal gene have sickle cell trait.