Which one of the following disorders is caused by the substitution of Glutamic acid (Glu) by Valine (Val) at the sixth position of the beta globin chain of the haemoglobin molecule?

1. A. Phenylketonuria
2. B. Haemophilia
3. C. Sickle-cell anaemia
4. D. Thalassemia

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