A single point mutation in the dna sequence leads to a change in the protein structure, which leads to a change in the protein's function and causes sickle cell anemia.

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A single point mutation in the dna sequence leads to a change in the protein structure, which leads to a change in the protein's function and causes sickle cell anemia.

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It is caused by a mutation in the DNA, which replaces the normal T with an A.

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