What Is the Reason for the Prevalence of the Sickle-

question 24

Multiple Choice

What is the reason for the prevalence of the sickle- cell allele in African populations?

• A) African populations tend to be at higher altitudes, and sickled cells better bind oxygen in these environments.
• B) Heterozygotes have some resistance to the parasite that causes malaria.
• C) Sickled cells are better able to clot blood.
• D) Sickled cells help prevent vitamin A deficiency among African populations.

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