AIPMT PRELIMS2001Botany-Genetics

AIPMT PRELIMS 2001 Botany Genetic Disorders MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Sickle cell anaemia is due to :-

A

Change of Amino Acid in α-chain of Haemoglobin

B

Change of Amino Acid in β-chain of Haemoglobin

C

Change of Amino acid in both α and β chain of Haemoglobin

D

Change of Amino acid either α or β chain of Haemoglobin

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Sickle cell anemia is caused by a mutation in the β-chain of hemoglobin, where glutamic acid is replaced by valine.

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