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Lecture 50 Flashcards

1
Q

What amino acid is changed in hemoglobin to result in a sickle shape?

A

glutamate is changed to a valine

creates hydrophobic pocket

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2
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How to test for sickle cell?

A
  1. hemoglobin electrophoresis (HbS moves slower)

2. ASO test

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3
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What is the mutation difference between DMD and BMD?

A

DMD= frameshift mutation

BMD: in-frame mutation

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