The allele for sickle-cell anemia is believed to have originated in areas where there are large populations of mosquitoes bearing:

A) falciparum malaria
B) parasitic dysentery
C) smallpox
D) yellow fever

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Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The allele for sickle-cell anemia is most prevalent in regions where there is a high incidence of falciparum malaria. This is because individuals who carry the sickle-cell allele are less susceptible to developing severe forms of malaria. Therefore, in regions where malaria is endemic, the presence of the sickle-cell allele provides a selective advantage and is more likely to be passed on to future generations.

The allele for sickle-cell anemia is believed to have originated in areas where there are large populations of mosquitoes bearing:

A) falciparum malaria
B) parasitic dysentery
C) smallpox
D) yellow fever

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The allele for sickle-cell anemia is believed to have originated in areas where there are large populations of mosquitoes bearing:​A) ​falciparum malariaB) ​parasitic dysenteryC) ​smallpoxD) ​yellow fever

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The allele for sickle-cell anemia is believed to have originated in areas where there are large populations of mosquitoes bearing:

A) falciparum malaria
B) parasitic dysentery
C) smallpox
D) yellow fever