Do you think the allele for sickle cell anemia would be common in regions where malaria did not exist

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Do you think the allele for sickle cell anemia would be common in regions where malaria did not exist

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No it wouldn't because it would not absolutely disappear

Tibor Udvari answered Sep 22, 2018

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