Question

A point mutation in the beta-globin gene changing the codon from glutamate to Lysine will likely cause what disease?

Answer 1

Hemoglobin E is due to a point mutation of beta-globin that results in the substitution of lysine for glutamic acid in position 26. As a result, production of beta-globin isdiminished. HbE also has a structural defect and is a thalassemia-like phenotype.

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