What Would You Expect to Be the Differences in the Frequencies

question 16

Multiple Choice

What would you expect to be the differences in the frequencies of mutant forms of G6PD in human populations living at different latitudes?

• A)G6PD mutant allele frequency should increase with increasing latitude.
• B)G6PD mutant allele frequency should decrease with increasing latitude.
• C)G6PD mutant allele frequency should remain the same regardless of latitude.

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