Q3. Note any differences you see in this slide compared to Normal Blood (answers will vary). Q4. Remember that genes cod
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Q3. Note any differences you see inthis slide compared to Normal Blood (answers willvary).
Q4. Remember that genes code forproteins. Sickle Cell Anemia is caused by a single base pairmutation within one gene. What protein is perturbed/misshapenin Sickle Cell Anemia? In general, how does a mutation in thegenetic code relate to the shape differences you see in this slidefrom normal blood?
Q5. Are all of the RBC’s in thisslide sickle-shaped? Why?
Q4. Remember that genes code forproteins. Sickle Cell Anemia is caused by a single base pairmutation within one gene. What protein is perturbed/misshapenin Sickle Cell Anemia? In general, how does a mutation in thegenetic code relate to the shape differences you see in this slidefrom normal blood?
Q5. Are all of the RBC’s in thisslide sickle-shaped? Why?