Exam questionKROK 1Dentistry ยท 2019
During a class in molecular biology the mutations resulting in production of abnormal haemoglobin are being studied. What amino acid substitution occurs when S-haemoglobin is being produced, resulting in the development of sickle cell anemia?
Answer options
- Glycine is substituted with asparagine
- Glutamic acid substituted with valine
- Threonine is substituted with lysine
- Lysine is substituted with glutamine
- Histidine is substituted with arginine
Correct answer
Glutamic acid substituted with valine
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