Which Genotype Is Most Likely to Survive in a Region

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which genotype is most likely to survive in a region of the world that contains malaria?

• A)Homozygous recessive for hemoglobin shape
• B)Heterozygous for hemoglobin shape
• C)Homozygous dominant for hemoglobin shape
• D)All genotypes have the same potential for survival in a region that contains malaria Incorrect

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