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Sickle cell anaemia is induced by :...

Sickle cell anaemia is induced by :

A

Change of amino acid in `alpha` - chain of haemoglobin

B

Change of amino acid in `beta` - chain of haemoglobin

C

Change of amino acid in both `alpha-and beta ` - chain of haemoglobin

D

Change of amino acid in either `alpha-"or " beta ` - chain of haemoglobin

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Sickle Cell Anemia**: - Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder that affects the shape of red blood cells (RBCs). Instead of being round and flexible, the RBCs become rigid and shaped like a sickle or crescent. 2. **Genetic Basis**: - This disorder is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, meaning that an individual must inherit two copies of the mutated gene (one from each parent) to exhibit the disease. 3. **Role of Hemoglobin**: - Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen. It consists of two types of chains: alpha and beta chains. 4. **Identifying the Mutation**: - The mutation responsible for sickle cell anemia occurs specifically in the beta chain of hemoglobin. - At the 6th position of the beta globin chain, glutamic acid (which is coded by the GAG codon) is replaced by valine (which is coded by the GUG codon) due to a point mutation. 5. **Impact of the Mutation**: - This single amino acid substitution (from glutamic acid to valine) leads to the distortion of the red blood cell shape, causing them to become sickle-shaped. This affects their ability to carry oxygen effectively. 6. **Conclusion**: - Based on the information provided, the correct answer to the question "Sickle cell anemia is induced by" is the "change of amino acid in the beta chain of hemoglobin." ### Final Answer: **Change of amino acid in beta chain of hemoglobin.** ---
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