The Hb^S Allele Has Been Maintained in Certain Populations in Africa,India,and

question 55

True/False

The Hb^S allele has been maintained in certain populations in Africa,India,and the Mediterranean because heterozygous individuals with this allele are less susceptible to malaria.

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