Malaria Treatment FAQ:


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

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{ 3 comments… read them below or add one }

Spitfire 01.06.09 at 4:13 pm

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.

pschroeter 01.09.09 at 2:16 pm

“Heterozygotes for sickle cell anemia have some resistance to malaria. ”

Malaria isn’t a genetic disease so you can rule out the others.

Keng Wai 01.12.09 at 12:23 pm

B ^^
I’m quite sure

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