The gene for which of the following disorders is present on Chromosome 11

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The correct option is (C).

Sickle cell anemia is a disease that is caused by a mutation in which the amino acid at the 6th position (glutamine) in the beta chain of hemoglobin is replaced by valine. The beta gene of hemoglobin is found on chromosome 11. The major characteristics of this disease are anemia (less functional RBCs) and a tendency of the red blood cells to change shape at low oxygen concentrations. 

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