Which amino acid is substituted in sickle cell anaemia?

Question

Which amino acid is substituted in sickle cell anaemia? (A) Glutamic acid by valine in α-chain (B) Glutamic acid by valine in β-chain (C) Valine by glutamic acid in α-chain (D) Valine by glutamic acid in β-chain

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Correct answer is (b) Glutamic acid by valine in β-chain

Q. Which amino acid is substituted in sickle cell anaemia?

Glutamic acid by valine in $α$ -chain

Glutamic acid by valine in $β$ -chain

Valine by glutamic acid in $α$ -chain

Valine by glutamic acid in $β$ -chain

Correct answer is (b) Glutamic acid by valine in $β$ -chain