In Africa and other parts of the world,malaria parasites can cause deadly illness.Sickle cell anemia,and other varied alleles in the production of hemoglobin,can produce a resistance to parasite growth.In these cases,individuals whose red blood cells break down more rapidly have a better chance of reaching reproductive age,in a form of balanced polymorphism.This is known as

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The scenario described in the question is an example of heterozygote advantage. Individuals who are heterozygous for the sickle cell allele have an advantage in regions where malaria is present, as they are more resistant to the parasite. This results in a higher frequency of the sickle cell allele in populations that are exposed to malaria.

In Africa and Other Parts of the World,malaria Parasites Can