Some _____, such as those that protect against malaria, also allow for other disorders such as sickle cell anemia.

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The sentence is talking about protections or defenses against malaria, which have an unintended consequence of allowing for sickle cell anemia. Neither "defects" nor "diseases" fit the context. "Designs" is partially correct in that protections can be intentionally designed, but it does not fit the second part of the sentence which mentions sickle cell anemia as an unintended consequence. Therefore, the best choice is B, "defenses."

Some _____, Such as Those That Protect Against Malaria, Also