Explain how a mutation that changes the amino acid sequence of the protein hemoglobin affects the protein and results in sickle cell anemia.

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Christian Klauser · Answer 1 · 2022-04-18T12:02:48+0000

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sickle cell anemia is caused by a mutation in the hemoglobin beta (or HBB) gene and it leads to a single change in amino acid sequence. this gene is located on chromosome 19

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Explain how a mutation that changes the amino acid sequence of the protein hemoglobin affects the protein and results in sickle cell anemia.

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