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  4. The correct sequence of the first six amino acids in HbA beta globulin peptide is

Q. The correct sequence of the first six amino acids in HbA beta globulin peptide is

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Solution:

HbA is adult hemoglobin. The first six peptides on its beta-globin chain are Valine - Histidine - Leucine - Threonine - Proline - Glutamic acid. In sickle cell anemia, HbS is formed. It has valine instead of glutamic acid in the 6th position.