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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