What will happen to the frequency of the recessive allele for the hbs gene when there is an outbreak of malaria? the frequency w

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What will happen to the frequency of the recessive allele for the hbs gene when there is an outbreak of malaria? the frequency w

ill increase. the frequency will decrease. the frequency will remain constant. it is impossible to predict how the allele frequency will change. the frequency will be cut in half with each generation.

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Ad libitum [116K] · Answer 1 · 2023-08-05T15:50:15+03:00

In the outbreak of malaria, the frequency of the recessive allele for the HbS gene will increase. The correct option is A.

HbS is a beta-globin gene known as sickle hemoglobin.

It causes sickle cell disease in humans.

The disease is expressed by two HbS variants or one HbS variant or one another beta-globin gene.

Malaria is caused by the plasmodium parasite, which is present in the saliva of the mosquito.

Thus, the correct option is A, the frequency will increase.

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gogolik [260] · Answer 2 · 2023-08-05T16:53:13+03:00

gogolik [260]1 year ago

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Answer:

A. SORRY IF IM WRONG

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