The Frequency of the Tay-Sachs Allele Increased Because of Selective

question 44

Multiple Choice

The frequency of the Tay-Sachs allele increased because of selective pressure caused by:​

• A)​affluence
• B)​tuberculosis
• C)​enamel hypoplasia
• D)​edema

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