10 Questions
Which of the following is a symptom of sickle cell anemia?
All of the above
What is the cause of sickle cell anemia?
Genetic mutation
Which of the following is true about sickle cell anemia?
It affects the shape of red blood cells
Why do Skyy and Davaun have different symptoms?
It is not completely clear
What medical procedure has Davaun already undergone?
Splenectomy
Who discovered the structure of DNA?
It is still unknown
What was one of the reasons why biologists didn't know a lot about evolution in 1950?
They didn't know about the genetic code
Where did Tony Allison grow up?
Kenya
What was the role of Tony Allison in the field of evolutionary biology?
He filled a critical hole in the understanding of evolution
What is the term used to describe the route that led Tony Allison to his discovery?
Circuitous and serendipitous
Test your knowledge on the genetic disease sickle cell anemia and its impact on human evolution. Explore the role of natural selection in the survival of individuals with this condition.
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