Sickle cell anemia is caused by a point mutation where GAG changes to GUG (Glu to Val).
Sickle cell anemia is caused by
NEET UG 2021 — Biology Genetics
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Sickle cell anemia is caused by
Official previous-year question
Verified 30 May 2026.
Options
- A
Deletion mutation
- B
Point mutation
- C
Frame shift mutation
- D
Chromosomal aberration
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