Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
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Chapter 14.5, Problem 2CC
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The gene expression in the individuals heterozygous for the sickle cell allele shows effects of the allele under some circumstances.
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The sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder. This occurs due to the mutation in the hemoglobin chain which results in the change of shape of hemoglobin. The hemoglobin gets sickle shape. Due to its sickle shape, the binding affinity of hemoglobin towards oxygen decreases.
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