In humans with a very mild form of anemia,the hemoglobin molecule is affected by which of the following mutations?
A) Base-pair substitution
B) Deletion
C) Insertion
D) Frameshift mutation
E) Intron mutation

Question

In humans with a very mild form of anemia,the hemoglobin molecule is affected by which of the following mutations?  
A) Base-pair substitution
B) Deletion
C) Insertion
D) Frameshift mutation
E) Intron mutation

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A base-pair substitution is a type of point mutation where one nucleotide is replaced with another. This can result in a different amino acid being incorporated into the protein chain, which can affect its function. In the case of a mild form of anemia, a base-pair substitution in the hemoglobin molecule could lead to a slightly altered structure that affects its ability to transport oxygen efficiently. Deletion, insertion, frameshift, and intron mutations are less likely to result in a mild form of anemia in humans.

In Humans with a Very Mild Form of Anemia,the Hemoglobin