Many different types of mutations can occur within the body. Sickle cell anemia is a disease that occurs when a mutation in a base pair of the hemoglobin beta gene causes a single replacement of the amino acid glutamic acid by the amino acid valine. As a result of this mutation, the individual’s blood cells take on a sickle shape under certain conditions and form clusters that can block blood vessels and cause organ damage. mc017-1.jpg mc017-2.jpg Which type of mutation causes sickle cell anemia?
A. silent
B. missense
C. insertion
D. frameshift
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Sickle cell anemia is a transversing mutation. It is a missense mutation.
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the answer is b
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