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Which heterozygous genetic trait is beneficial to have in areas where Malaria is endemic?

Question #149347. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated May 18 2023.
Originally posted May 18 2023 8:00 PM.

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Persons with the sickle cell allele (sickle cell trait) have resistance to malaria and the highest chance of survival from malaria.

link https://sickle-cell.com/clinical/malaria

May 18 2023, 8:08 PM
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