Natural Selection in Humans

Watch this video and answer the following prompts. Each response should be between 200-300 words.

Maximum available points 10.

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Prompt 1 (points available 5)

Why are there higher frequencies of the sickle-cell allele in areas where malaria is more prevalent?

Prompt 2 (points available 5)

Define natural selection and explain how Dr. Allison’s work provides an example of natural selection in humans.

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