An allele that causes defects in limb formation in frogs could be kept in a population if selected for in heterozygotes which were resistant to parasite infections in their limbs,due to that allele.

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Any allele that is a significant handicap in homozygous condition but beneficial in heterozygous condition can be maintained in a population by natural selection.Please see section 12.5 for more information.

An Allele That Causes Defects in Limb Formation in Frogs