Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology Plus Mastering A&P with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (12th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Suzanne M. Keller
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Chapter 2, Problem 45CT
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The change in one amino acid could affect hemoglobin function.
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The hemoglobin is a multi-subunit protein that carries the oxygen throughout the body via red blood cells (RBCs). Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a condition in which the shape of the hemoglobin is changed and so, its function is altered. The genetic error that causes SCA begins at the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) level. Thus, the synthesized hemoglobin has one amino acid difference as compared to the normal hemoglobin.
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Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology Plus Mastering A&P with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (12th Edition)
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