Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Proteins

Proteins — practice question

Which reason explains why sickle cell anaemia has not been eradicated?

  • AIdentification of carriers is too difficult as they show no symptoms.
  • BSickle cell anaemia gives the individual some resistance against malaria.
  • CSickle cell anaemia is an inherited disease, so vaccination is not possible.
  • DThe gene responsible for sickle cell anaemia has a high rate of mutation.

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