Explain why the gene for sickle cell anemia may be beneficial to humans at some point. Describe these conditions.

Q: Putting everything together, explain how the sickle cell anemia character is maintained at…

A: Introduction Sickle cell anaemia is one of several inherited disorders known collectively as sickle…

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Q: What is the map distance between the two rapid lysis mutations re and r' given the data below? 2…

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Q: Using hemophilia as an example, discuss how mutations, genetics, and history interact in real-life…

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Q: Why is it important that cell surface markers be similar when transplanting donor tissue into a…

A: Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) typing is used to match patients and donors for organ transplants. Our…

Q: Describe the life cycle of influenza virus. What function do the neuraminidase and haemagglutinin…

A: Introduction Influenza is a virus that affects our respiratory system, which includes our nose,…

Q: 2.2. Describe what are missense mutations and its effects on structure and function using…

A: Mutation is the basic cause of evolution. Mutation can be defined as any change in the chromosome or…

Q: Explain why the gene for sickle cell anemia may be beneficial to humans at some point. Describe…

A: Sickle cell anemia is an autosomal disease in which the red blood cells become sickle-shaped. In…

Q: In references to the "alpha-globin gene locus" or "beta-globin gene locus", the term "locus" means

A: Chromosomes are condensed form of chromatin. Chromosomes consist of two chromatids which are held…

Q: Which of the following can you conclude about the hemoglobin in individuals with sickle cell anemia?…

A: The sickle cell anaemia is found because of sickle shaped red blood cells in place of normal concave…

Q: Compare and contrast bacteriophage plaques with bacterial colonies.

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Q: Explain the term hematopoietic growth factors (HGFs)?

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Q: Are there any globin pseudogenes in mammals? Explain.

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Q: I read that vinyl chloride exposure is associated with an increased risk of a rare form of liver…

A: Cancer is the condition of uncontrolled cell division.

Q: Approximately 1 in 100 West Africans suffer from sickle-cell anemia. Given the often devastating…

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Q: Define a Point mutation and give an example. What is sickle cell anemia and what causes it. What…

A: Mutation refers to the phenomena in which the structure of a gene or DNA sequence changes, resulting…

Q: Describe what are missense mutations and its effects on structure and function using haemoglobin as…

A: A missense mutation may be a mistake within the DNA which ends up within the wrong aminoalkanoic…

Q: Explain the mechanism of Warburg effect and how it benefits cancer cells

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Q: One year after their first son was born, a couple gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl. At the age…

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Q: Given that this mutated allele will cause disease and death in individuals, what would you predict…

A: Sickel cell anemia is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder that affects the shape of red blood…

Q: Why is it important to match HLA alleles between donor and recipient in organ transplantation?

A: HLA(human leukocyte antigen) are proteins or markers that are found on most cells in our body. They…

Q: Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) is also particularly well-studied. Most people with CML have a…

A: Chronic myelogenous leukemia is an uncommon type of cancer of the bone marrow where the spongy…

Q: öne is not a chromosomal disease? a) Von Recklinghausen disease b) Patau disease c) Edward disease…

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Q: How do loss of function mutations associated with Artemis (protein) cause their resulting…

A: Introduction: -Artemis is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DCLRE1c gene.  Function: -…

Q: mich of the following is the opposite of hypertrophy? 1) anaplasia 2) apoptosis 3) atrophy 4)…

A: Hypertrophy is an increase in the cell size. The enlarged size of the cell components and thua the…

Q: Imagine you have developed a drug that you believe will act to prevent internalization of CD36.  How…

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Q: Explain the C-value paradox.

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Q: What is the map distance between the two rapid lysis mutations re and rf given the data below? 2…

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Q: Consider the genes that specify the structure of hemoglobin. Arrange the following events in the…

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Q: Explain the process called called depurination?

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Q: Is there non-functional leukopoiesis in Leukemoid Reaction

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Q: This asymptomatic disorder, typically discovered accidentally, is caused by mutations in the SLC36A2…

A: Both the mutations are associated with Iminoglycinuria

Q: Explain in as much detail as possible how to distinguish a leukemoid reaction from a leukemia.

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Q: In 3-5 Sentences  Explain the difference between normal p53 and mutated p53.

A: p53 is a protein produced by the TP53 gene in humans. The main function of p53 protein is to stop…

Q: The mutation causing sickle-cell anemia in humans, which changes the normal T to an A in the sixth…

A: Hemoglobin is a normal globin protein with heme (iron) in the red blood cells. It helps to…

Q: Explain why the continually active CDK will most likely change the normal cells into cancer cells.

A: The cell cycle is a series of events through which cells divide and produce daughter cells. It is…

Q: Why are proteins synthesised from spirulina called single cell anemia?

A: Single-cell proteins are the proteins that are edible and are derived from single-celled organisms.…

Q: Why do you suppose that the influenza virus protein that binds the virus toan infected cell is…

A: The influenza virus protein that binds the virus to diseased or infected cell is called…

Q: Why are proto-oncogenes present in non-cancerous cells? A one sentence answer is fine.

A: Due to the mutations in the DNA of the cells, Cancer occurs and make the normal cells into abnormal…

Q: Describe the mutational event that produces the MYC oncogene in Burkitt’s lymphoma. Why does the…

A: Burkitt lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) that affects adults and children. NHL is…

Q: Why do you suppose that the influenza virus protein that binds the virus to an infected cell is…

A: Hemagglutinin are glycoproteins which cause red blood cells to agglutinate or clump together.