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STANDARD Zoology Genetic Disorders MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Sickle cell anaemia arise due to the substitution of ______ by _____ at _____ position of _____ globin chain of Haemoglobin molecule
A
Glutamic acid, valine, 5th, beta
B
Glutamic acid, valine, 6th, alpha
C
Valine, Gutamic acid, , 6th, beta
D
Glutamic acid, valine, 6th, beta
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Sickle cell anaemia is caused by the substitution of glutamic acid by valine at the 6th position of the beta globin chain.
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