-Using the genetic code shown here,predict what type of mutation has occurred in the hemoglobin sickle cell anemia allele. Normal allele 5' - GGAAUGAAACAGGAACCC - 3'
Mutant allele 5' - GGAAUGAAACAGGUACCC - 3'

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The mutation is a single nucleotide change from A to U, resulting in the codon change from GAA (Glu) to GUA (Val), which is a point mutation.

-Using the Genetic Code Shown Here,predict What Type of Mutation