Molecular Biology: Gene Mutations and Hemoglobin

The protein will have a different number of subunits.

The protein will lose its prosthetic group.

The amino acid sequence after the mutation will be altered. (correct)

The protein will fold to a different 3D structure.

It will only affect the protein structure of the individual where the mutation takes place.

It will cause the zygote to divide abnormally.

It can be inherited by the offspring and affect their proteins. (correct)

It will cause the gamete not to be viable anymore.

Increased $Fe^{2+}$ binding to the heme.

Reduced oxygen binding capacity of heme group.

Changes in the shape of the 4 subunits of the protein.

Interference with hemoglobin's interactions within the red blood cell. (correct)

<p>By changing the shape of the red blood cells. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To bind and transport oxygen ($O_2$). (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers