Explain Why Sickle-Cell Anemia Has Recently Become an Important Genetic

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Essay

Explain why sickle-cell anemia has recently become an important genetic factor in human populations.

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Definitions:

Plastic-And-Foil Pouches

Packaging materials made by combining plastic and aluminum foil to enhance preservation and protect contents from external elements.

Serrated Edges

A type of edge found on some cutting tools and knives characterized by a toothed, saw-like appearance.

Fractional Reserve Banking

A banking system where banks hold a fraction of deposits as reserves and use the rest to make loans and create new money, underpinning most modern banking systems.

Federal Reserve Bank

The central banking system of the United States, responsible for regulating the nation's financial institutions and managing the country's monetary policy.