Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Selection

Selection — practice question

Explain why the allele for sickle-cell anaemia is common in some regions of the world.

  • AMalaria protects against sickle-cell anaemia.
  • BSickle-cell anaemia is caused by malaria.
  • CSickle-cell anaemia is transmitted by mosquitoes.
  • DThe sickle-cell anaemia allele protects against malaria.

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