Chapter 23.2, Problem 3CC

Summary Introduction

To determine: The fate of frequencies of H^A and H^S alleles over the long run if malaria was completely eradicated.

Introduction: The prevalence of malaria depends on the homozygous and heterozygous nature of H^A and H^S alleles. In areas where malaria becomes endemic, population show homozygous nature for H^A allele and depicts lower mean fitness.