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The persistence of the sickle cell allele at relatively high frequencies in populations with high malaria infection is an example of a balanced polymorphism, or heterozygote advantage.

Name: the persistence of the sickle cell allele at relatively high frequencies in populations with high malaria infection is an example of a balanced polymorphism or heterozygote advantage 56376
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Description: the persistence of the sickle cell allele at relatively high frequencies in populations with high malaria infection is an example of a balanced polymorphism or heterozygote advantage 56376

          The persistence of the sickle cell allele at relatively high frequencies in populations with high malaria infection is an example of a balanced polymorphism, or heterozygote advantage.

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Biology for AP Courses

Julianne Zedalis, John Eggebrecht

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05/02/2023

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However, individuals who are heterozygous for the sickle cell allele (carrying one normal allele and one sickle cell allele) have a survival advantage in regions where malaria is prevalent. Show more…

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The persistence of the sickle cell allele at relatively high frequencies in populations with high malaria infection is an example of a balanced polymorphism, or heterozygote advantage.