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    The Hb<sup>S</sup> Allele Increased in Frequency in West African Populations
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The HbS Allele Increased in Frequency in West African Populations

Question 55

Question 55

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The HbS allele increased in frequency in West African populations due to


A) sickle-cell anemia.
B) genetic drift.
C) migration.
D) increased mutation rates.
E) natural selection.

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