In regions where malaria is prevalent, individuals who are _____ for the S (sickling) allele have a selective advantage
A. heterozygous for the S (sickling) allele
B. homozygous for the S (sickling) allele
C. heterozygous for the A (nonmutant) allele
D. homozygous for the A (nonmutant) allele
A
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a. circulatory and nervous systems b. endocrine and circulatory systems c. lymphatic and circulatory systems d. nervous and endocrine systems e. lymphatic and circulatory systems
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a. Fats are more prevalent in the body. b. Fats are more chemically related to ATP. c. Fats are processed differently after the citric acid cycle. d. Fats are in a more reduced state. e. Fats are in a more oxidized state.
Immigration and emigration occur within a closed population
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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What will be an ideal response?