Post Utme Uniport 2018 Biology Question 36

Practice objective / multiple choice question 36 from the 2018 Post Utme Uniport Biology examination.

Post Utme Uniport 2018 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 36 POST_UTME_UNIPORT • 2018 • BIOLOGY • objective

A study on the genetic basis of sickle cell anemia revealed that the disease is caused by a point mutation in the HBB gene. Which of the following best describes the type of mutation that leads to sickle cell anemia?

Answer Options

A. Frameshift mutation
Correct Answer B. Point mutation
C. Deletion mutation
D. Insertion mutation
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Point mutation

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This is Post Utme Uniport 2018 Biology Question 36. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Post Utme Uniport Biology examination.

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