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ZoologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationGenetic DisordersEasy2 minPYQ_2023
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In which disorder change of single base pair in the gene for beta globin chain results in change of glutamic acid to valine?NEET 2023 (Manipur)

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Sickle-cell anaemia is caused by mutation of the gene controlling -chain of haemoglobin. Due to this mutation, glutamic acid present at position of the -chain is replaced by amino acid valine.

Stream:NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Principles of Inheritance and VariationSubtopic:Genetic Disorders
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