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The Relationship Between the Presence of Malaria and High Frequencies

Question 11

Question 11

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The relationship between the presence of malaria and high frequencies of the disease-causing HbS allele in Africa is an example of which type of selection?


A) balancing
B) directional
C) disruptive
D) sexual

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