Question

Suppose the mutation for the sickle cell disease gene first appeared in a region without malaria. The first carrier would have

been less likely to survive and reproduce than his peers.

had the same likelihood to survive and reproduce as his peers.

died from sickle cell disease before reproducing.

been more likely to survive and reproduce than his peers.

Answer 1

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The first carrier would have been less likely to survive and reproduce than his peers.