Why Did Dr

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Multiple Choice

Why did Dr. Allison think there might be a relationship between sickle cell and malaria?

• A) In areas where sickle cell was common, malaria was also common.
• B) People with malaria were also likely to have sickle cell disease.
• C) Mosquitoes are associated with both diseases.
• D) In areas where sickle cell was common, malaria was uncommon.
• E) People weakened by malaria were more likely to develop sickle cell disease.

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