Question

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2 Which type of mutation is responsible for
sickle cell anemia?
F
Inversion
G
Substitution
H
Insertion
2
J Deletion

Answer 1

Substitution mutation is a type of mutation which is responsible for sickle cell anemia disease.

Explanation:

Substitution mutation is also called point mutation. In sickle cell anemia, glutamic acid is converted into a valine acid which is the main cause of sickle cell anemia formation. In this mutation, the shape of oxygen carrying cell i. e. hemoglobin changes into a sickle type. This sickle shape of the cell prevents the flow of blood in the capillaries.