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Which disease is caused by a point mutation in the hemoglobin gene?

AHemophilia
BSickle Cell Anemia
CColor blindness
DDown Syndrome

✓ Correct Answer: BSickle Cell Anemia

Sickle cell anemia results from a single base substitution (point mutation) that changes one amino acid in hemoglobin.

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