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Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disease caused by the replacement of one amino acid in the hemoglobin
  molecule. This replacement changes the shape and function of the hemoglobin protein in dramatic
  ways, which can sometimes be lethal. How can the substitution of one amino acid lead to such drastic
  results?What will be an ideal response?

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Why is carbon ideally suited to be the backbone in molecules produced by living organisms?What will be an ideal response?
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6 years ago
Answer to q. 1

Concepts to Consider: Amino acid sequence determines primary structure; primary structure affects
the shape of proteins; the shape of proteins determines their function.

Answer to q. 2

Concepts to Consider: Ability of carbon to bond with four other atoms; the nature of the strong
covalent bond linking adjacent carbon atoms; the ability of carbon to form linear, branched, and ring
structures; the insolubility of hydrocarbons in water.
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6 years ago
Great answers! <3
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