What Is the Most Likely Causative Association Between Malaria and Sickle

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is the most likely causative association between malaria and sickle cell trait?

• A)Sickle gene makes people more prone to malaria infection.
• B)Sickle gene prevents Plasmodium ovale infection.
• C)They are both found in Asia.
• D)Sickle gene offers some protection against malaria.

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