If the Heterozygous Genotype Is Favored (As Exhibited by the Sickle

question 40

Short Answer

If the heterozygous genotype is favored (as exhibited by the sickle cell allele in malaria-prone regions), selection results in a ________ in which alleles reach stable equilibrium frequencies that are maintained by the ongoing action of selection against the homozygous genotypes.

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Definitions:

Competencies

The skills, knowledge, and abilities that enable an individual or organization to perform effectively.

Opportunity Recognition

The process by which entrepreneurs identify and evaluate potential business opportunities or ideas.

Tolerance

The capacity to accept or endure differences, variations, or opposing viewpoints.

Aversive

Something unpleasant that is avoided; often used in psychology to refer to stimuli that individuals seek to avoid.