a.
Both are X-linked.
b.
Heterozygotes for sickle cell anemia have some resistance to malaria.
c.
Both are autosomal recessive.
d.
Both are dominant.
e.
Heterozygotes for malaria have some resistance to sickle cell anemia
2007-11-12 15:45:09 · 3 answers · asked by dreams 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Heterozygous for sickle cell anemia gives resistance to malaria. That is why sickle cell anemia is more common in Africa, where malaria is also more common.
2007-11-12 15:53:03 · answer #1 · answered by Spitfire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Heterozygotes for sickle cell anemia have some resistance to malaria. "
Malaria isn't a genetic disease so you can rule out the others.
2007-11-12 23:53:25 · answer #2 · answered by pschroeter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
B ^^
I'm quite sure
2007-11-12 23:53:50 · answer #3 · answered by Keng Wai 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋