Heterozygotes with the genotype Hb^A/Hb^S have ____. A)sickle cell anemia B)malaria C)blood type AS D)Fanconi's anemia E)sickle cell trait

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This genotype represents a combination of one sickle cell allele (HbS) and one normal hemoglobin allele (HbA), resulting in the heterozygous condition known as sickle cell trait. The other alleles (HbU1, HbP1, and HbS1) are variations within the HbA and HbS genes that do not affect the presence or absence of sickle cell trait.  Therefore, the individual is not affected by sickle cell anemia and does not have blood type AS. Fanconi's anemia is a rare genetic disorder that is not related to this genotype. Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite, and this genotype does not indicate whether the individual is susceptible to it.

Heterozygotes with the Genotype HbA/HbS Have ____. ​

Heterozygotes with the Genotype Hb^A/Hb^S Have ____.