Carriers of the sickle-cell allele have a genetic advantage because they have ____

a. lower blood pressure
b. the ability to carry more oxygen in their blood
c. increased resistance to malaria
d. hyperactive immune systems
e. extra red blood cells


ANSWER: c

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