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2006 · Q66
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Principles of Inheritance and Variation question

2006 · Q66

NEETBiologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationMCQ+4 / −1
Sickle cell anaemia has not been eliminated from the African population because-
  1. A
    It is not a fatal disease
  2. B
    It is controlled by dominant genes
  3. C
    It is controlled by recessive genes
  4. D
    It provides immunity against malaria
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Correct answer: D

In sickle cell anaemia RBCs become sickle shaped which are not supportive for the growth of malarial parasite Plasmodium so it provides immunity against malaria disease.

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