Which genotype is most likely to survive in a region of the world that contains malaria?
A)homozygous recessive for hemoglobin shape
B)heterozygous for hemoglobin shape
C)homozygous dominant for hemoglobin shape
D)All genotypes have the same potential for survival in a region that contains malaria.

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Individuals who are heterozygous for hemoglobin shape (carriers of the sickle cell trait) have a survival advantage in malaria-endemic regions because they are less susceptible to severe malaria compared to those with normal hemoglobin.

Which Genotype Is Most Likely to Survive in a Region