Individuals with the genes for sickle cell anemia are resistant to which of the following diseases?
A) flu
B) malaria
C) polio
D) sleeping sickness

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Individuals with sickle cell anemia have a genetic mutation that causes their red blood cells to take on a sickle shape, which makes it harder for the malaria parasite to infect and destroy these cells. Therefore, they are resistant to the effects of malaria. They are not, however, resistant to any of the other diseases listed.

Individuals with the Genes for Sickle Cell Anemia Are Resistant