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Chapter 23.2, Problem 3CC
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To determine: The fate of frequencies of HA and HS alleles over the long run if malaria was completely eradicated.
Introduction: The prevalence of malaria depends on the homozygous and heterozygous nature of HA and HS alleles. In areas where malaria becomes endemic, population show homozygous nature for HA allele and depicts lower mean fitness.
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