Scientists Have Discovered That Carrying the Sickle-Cell Gene Raises Immunity

question 139

Multiple Choice

Scientists have discovered that carrying the sickle-cell gene raises immunity to _______, which is a common disease in West Africa.

• A)hemophilia
• B)blood pressure
• C)malaria
• D)anemia

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Autonomic Nervous System

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