
Genetic Diversity and Malaria Resistance

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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What historical event significantly impacted Coastal West Africans 4,000 years ago?
The arrival of European settlers
The introduction of agriculture
The discovery of gold
The arrival of malaria
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is malaria primarily transmitted to humans?
Via mosquito bites
Through contaminated water
Through airborne particles
By direct contact with infected individuals
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to red blood cells when infected by the malaria parasite?
They burst after being invaded
They multiply rapidly
They change color
They become immune to the parasite
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the sickle cell gene in malaria resistance?
It increases oxygen levels in the blood
It enhances the immune system
It changes the shape of red blood cells
It prevents mosquito bites
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the genetic advantage of having one copy of the sickle cell gene?
Increased physical strength
Improved vision
Resistance to malaria
Longer lifespan
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the probability of Fatu and Shik's child inheriting both sickle cell genes?
50%
25%
100%
75%
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What condition does Fatu's daughter suffer from due to inheriting both sickle cell genes?
Hemophilia
Malaria
Sickle Cell Anemia
Thalassemia
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