Question

Which of these are the possible cause of sickle cell anemia with respect to hemoglobin?

a.

Defect in β-chain of hemoglobin

b.

Defect in α-chain of hemoglobin

c.

One copy of an abnormal β-globin gene

d.

Two copies of an abnormal β-globin gene

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Answer: (d).Two copies of an abnormal β-globin gene

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