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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 22

Question 22

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The HbS allele increased in frequency in West African populations due to which of the following?


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

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