The fitness advantage of the "AS" allelic combination can be calculated by: A)measuring O₂-carrying capacity in the blood of "AS" individuals. B)comparing the actual frequency of "AS" to the frequency predicted by the Hardy-Weinberg equation. C)measuring the frequency of "AS" in the population. D)infecting the blood of "AS" individuals with the parasite. E)measuring the frequency of "AA" and subtracting that value from the frequency of "AS."

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Comparing the actual frequency of "AS" to the frequency predicted by the Hardy-Weinberg equation allows us to assess whether the "AS" allele combination provides a fitness advantage or disadvantage. If the frequency of "AS" is higher than expected, it suggests a fitness advantage, while a lower frequency suggests a fitness disadvantage. This method is widely used in population genetics to study the effects of natural selection. The other choices (A, C, D, and E) do not provide a direct measure of the fitness advantage of the "AS" allele combination.

The Fitness Advantage of the "AS" Allelic Combination Can Be