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The inherited disease sickle cell anemia occurs because of an abnormally shaped protein taking the place of one of the _____ chains.

A. alpha
B. beta
C. gamma

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Answer: B. beta

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Sickle cell anemia is a inherited disorder which occur due to mutation of gene responsible for synthesis of hemoglobin protein. Typically the gene which is responsible for synthesis of beta-globin protein which make the beta chains in the hemoglobin is affected by the mutation. As a result of this the red blood cells acquire a shape of sickle rather than round. Pain, cold, stress, dehydration and illness are the symptoms associated with this disorder.

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