An example of a disease of molecular mutation is - Vidyadip

MCQ

An example of a disease of molecular mutation is

A
Erythroblastosis fetalis
B
Haemophilia
C
Anaemia
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Sickle-cell anemia

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Answer

Correct option: D.

Sickle-cell anemia

d
(d) In sickle-cell anaemia, due to mutation the beta chain amino acid sequence is changed causing change in molecular structure.

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