Which of the Following Statements About Heterozygote Advantage Are True

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about heterozygote advantage are true? Please select all that apply.

• A) Heterozygote advantage is a type of purifying selection
• B) Alleles do not become fixed with heterozygote advantage
• C) The locus under selection is polymorphic
• D) The AA genotype is more advantageous than the Aa genotype

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Definitions:

Artificial Passive

Artificial passive immunity refers to the process of providing an organism with external antibodies, through methods such as inoculation, to confer temporary protection against infections.

Snakebites

Injuries caused by the bite of a snake, which can inject venom and lead to various health complications.

Humoral Immune Response

The aspect of immunity that involves the production of antibodies by B cells to target and eliminate extracellular pathogens.

Clonal Selection

The process by which an antigen selectively binds to and activates specific lymphocytes, ensuring a targeted immune response.