Heterozygosity for sickle cell anemia and Malara, how does it work?

Subject: Heterozygosity for sickle cell anemia and Malara, how does it work?

Date: Mon Jun 5 02:12:14 2000
Posted by Jacob Pugsley
Grade level: undergrad School: University of Utah
City: Salt Lake City State/Province: Utah Country: USA
Area of science: Cell Biology
ID: 960185534.Cb

Message:


Why does being heterzygous for sickle cell anemia improve the fitness of 
an individual in an area endemic for malaria?

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