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Explain the genetic basis that results in the expression of this disorder.

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Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
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A point mutation in the β-globin gene substitutes glutamic acid with valine, leading to abnormal haemoglobin (HbS). This HbS then polymerizes, causing cell deformation.
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