Post Utme Christopher University 2018 Biology Question 6

Practice objective / multiple choice question 6 from the 2018 Post Utme Christopher University Biology examination.

Post Utme Christopher University 2018 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 6 POST_UTME_CHRISTOPHER_UNIVERSITY • 2018 • BIOLOGY • objective

A patient with a rare genetic disorder has a mutation in the HBB gene, which codes for the \beta-globin subunit of hemoglobin. The mutation results in a substitution of glutamic acid for valine at position 6 of the \beta-globin protein. Which of the following is the most likely effect of this mutation on the structure and function of hemoglobin?

Answer Options

A. The mutation will result in a decrease in the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen.
B. The mutation will result in a decrease in the cooperativity of hemoglobin.
C. The mutation will result in a decrease in the stability of hemoglobin.
Correct Answer D. The mutation will result in a decrease in the ability of hemoglobin to bind to 2,3-bisphosphoglycerate.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
The mutation will result in a decrease in the ability of hemoglobin to bind to 2,3-bisphosphoglycerate.

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