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Subject: A-level Biology
Last updated: 17/03/2008
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A-level Biology

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Did you know that changing just one base in human DNA can have a huge effect?

For example, sickle cell anemia (a serious blood disorder) is caused by an A to T mutation in a specific part of the beta-globin gene.


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