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The amino acid substituted in sickle cel...

The amino acid substituted in sickle cell anemia is

A

Glutamic acid for valine in the alpha chain

B

Glutamic acid for valine in the beta chain

C

Valine for glutamic acid in the alpha chain

D

Valine for glutamic acid in the beta chain

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