Chapter 15 - Gene Mutation and Molecular Medicine - 15.2 - Mutations in Humans Can Lead to Diseases - 15.2 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 323: 1

The beta globin protein is one of four subunits of hemoglobin, a protein that allows red blood cells to transport oxygen. People with the sickle cell mutation produce abnormal proteins that clump together, therefore making the oxygen-carrying capability less efficient.

The beta globin protein is one of four subunits of hemoglobin, a protein that allows red blood cells to transport oxygen. People with the sickle cell mutation produce abnormal proteins that clump together, therefore making the oxygen-carrying capability less efficient.