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All of the following disorders are caused by a mutation in the DNA sequence EXCEPT(A) sickle cell anemia(B) $\mathrm{PKU}$(C) cystic fibrosis(D) AIDS(E) hemophilia
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Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the gene that tells your body to make the red, iron-rich compound that gives blood its red color (hemoglobin). Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic disorder that is characterized by an inability of Show more…
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