Question

The sickle cell anemia the mutation occurs at the

Answer 1

Mutations in the HBB gene cause sickle cell disease. Hemoglobin consists of four protein subunits, typically, two subunits called alpha-globin and two subunits called beta-globin. The HBB gene provides instructions for making beta-globin. ... Abnormal versions of beta-globin can distort red blood cells into a sickle shape.

Answer 2

Mutations in the HBB gene cause sickle cell disease. Hemoglobin consists of four protein subunits, typically, two subunits called alpha-globin and two subunits called beta-globin. The HBB gene provides instructions for making beta-globin. ... Abnormal versions of beta-globin can distort red blood cells into a sickle shape.