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Which proteolytic enzyme was used in the experiments aimed at elucidating the mutation that causes sickle cell anemia?(a) papain(b) rennin(c) pepsin(d) trypsinI had been asked this question in homework.The question is from Gene Expression in section Gene Expression of Cell Biology

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Right choice is (d) trypsin

Explanation: In 1956 Vernon Ingram of Cambridge University discovered the molecular CONSEQUENCE of MUTATION that CAUSES SICKLE cell ANEMIA. He used the proteolytic enzyme, trypsin, to cleave the hemoglobin.



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