The Distribution of the Genetic Disorder Called Sickle Cell Anemia

question 5

Multiple Choice

The distribution of the genetic disorder called sickle cell anemia is correlated with the distribution of malaria in tropical countries. What is this an example of?

• A) heterozygote advantage
• B) a genetic bottleneck
• C) genetic drift
• D) evolutionary convergence

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