The amino acid substituted in sickle cell anaemia is

  • A

    Glutamic acid for valine in the alpha chain

  • B

    Glutamic acid for valine in the beta chain

  • C

    Valine for glutamic acid in the alpha chain

  • D

    Valine for glutamic acid in the beta chain

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