Inquiry Into Life
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Author: Mader, Sylvia S., Windelspecht, Michael
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How the sickle cell allele helps in malaria prevention and how it affects the population?

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The sickle cell is a trait caused due to an abnormality of hemoglobin. Due to this abnormality, the erythrocytes take up sickle-like shape, hence the name. A person who has homozygous recessive sickle cell allele suffers from a condition known as sickle cell anemia. The sickle cell like the structure of the erythrocytes affects the oxygen carrying capacity of hemoglobin, leading to severe problems. However, for the people in areas where malaria is prevalent, having a single allele is found to be beneficial.

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