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Standard XII
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Antacids
Sickle cell a...
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Sickle cell anemia is caused

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When valine is replaced by glutamic acid in beta polypeptide chain
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When glutamic acid is replaced by valine in beta polypeptide chain
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When glutamic acid is replaced by valine in alpha polypeptide chain
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When valine is replaced by glutamic acid in alpha polypeptide chain
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The correct option is B When glutamic acid is replaced by valine in beta polypeptide chain
Sickle cell anaemia is caused when glutamic acid is replaced by valine in beta polypeptide chain.

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