Exam questionKROK 1Dentistry ยท 2021
During a class in molecular biology, the mutations resulting in production of abnormal hemoglobin are being studied. What amino acid substitution occurs when S-hemoglobin is being produced, resulting in the development of sickle-cell anemia?
Answer options
- Glutamic acid is substituted with valine
- Histidine is substituted with arginine
- Threonine is substituted with lysine
- Glycine is substituted with asparagine
- Lysine is substituted with glutamine
Correct answer
Glutamic acid is substituted with valine
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