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What chromosome carries the gene for sickle cell anemia?

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Chromosome No. 11: Point mutation at beta-globin gene located at chromosome no. 11 results in production of defective hemoglobin, sickle hemoglobin.

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Chromosome 11: The "beta globin gene cluster" is located on the shorter arm of chromosome 11. The mutation that causes sickle cell anemia occurs in the red area on the chromosome, in the beta globin gene.

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