Cystic Fibrosis and other genetics (2) Flashcards

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Q

Why is the change from glutamic acid to valine crucial

A

Glutamic acid is polar and valine is not. So haemoglobin in sufferers is less soluble as valine is hydrophobic and leads to problems

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