Multiple Choice
The recessive allele that causes sickle cell anemia is harmful to homozygous individuals. What maintains the presence of this allele in a population's gene pool?
A) heterozygote advantage
B) stabilizing selection
C) diploidy
D) balancing selection
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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