The rapid change in G6PD allele frequency and the correlation of this allele with areas of high rates of malaria suggests that ____ explains this change in G6PD allele frequency.

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The correlation of G6PD allele frequency with areas of high rates of malaria suggests that natural selection, in which the alleles that confer resistance to malaria are selected for, is the likely explanation for the rapid change in allele frequency. This is supported by studies that have shown that individuals carrying G6PD deficiency alleles have a selective advantage in areas with high rates of malaria.

The Rapid Change in G6PD Allele Frequency and the Correlation