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An α-globin chain is coded by the gene present on _______ chromosome.
BiologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationNEET
Options:
  • A 10th
  • B 12th
  • C 14th
  • D 16th
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The correct answer is: 16th
Haemoglobin is made up of alpha protein and beta protein. The alpha protein is synthesized by the gene HBA1 gene which is located in the 16th chromosome. The locus on the chromosome is known as alpha-globin locus.

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