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-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'

Question

Figuer: 
-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'

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The mutant allele has a single base substitution, changing the codon for Glu (GAA) to a codon for Val (GUA). This is a point mutation.

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