Asked by Alexandra Lippmann on May 31, 2024
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The allele for sickle cell anemia is maintained in populations by frequency dependent selection.
Frequency Dependent Selection
A form of natural selection where the fitness of a phenotype depends on its frequency relative to other phenotypes in the population.
Sickle Cell Anemia
A genetic blood disorder caused by an abnormality in the hemoglobin protein, leading to misshapen red blood cells that can cause blockages and complications.
- Explain the maintenance of certain alleles in populations through mechanisms such as frequency-dependent selection.
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Rehab BondokMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
The allele for sickle cell anemia is maintained in populations primarily through heterozygote advantage in malaria-endemic areas, not frequency-dependent selection.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the maintenance of certain alleles in populations through mechanisms such as frequency-dependent selection.