The example of physiological effect of changing the amino acid sequence of a protein is:
Correct answer: D. Sickle cell anemia
- A. Uremia
- B. Hypoglycemia
- C. Goiter
- D. Sickle cell anemia
Explanation
Hemoglobin stops carrying oxygen if one amino acid (glutamic acids) in beta chain is replaced by the other (valine).
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