Biotechnology And Its Applications Question 130

Question: An example of a disease of molecular mutation is [MP PMT 1994]

Options:

A) Erythroblastosis fetalis

B) Haemophilia

C) Anaemia

D) Sickle-cell anemia

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

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