Lecture 10

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Which gene is mutated in sickle cell disease?

  • Beta globin gene (correct)
  • Gamma globin gene
  • Delta globin gene
  • Alpha globin gene

What is the inheritance pattern of sickle cell disease?

  • X-linked recessive
  • Y-linked recessive
  • Autosomal recessive (correct)
  • Autosomal dominant

In which conformation do red blood cells sickle?

  • Both T and R forms
  • T form (correct)
  • R form
  • Neither T nor R form

Which of the following is a symptom of sickle cell disease (SCD)?

<p>Frequent infections (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of inheritance for sickle cell disease (SCD)?

<p>Autosomal recessive (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard treatment for SCD?

<p>Blood transfusions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential risk of gene therapy for SCD?

<p>Unintentional gene activation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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