Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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Chapter 4 - Genetics and Cellular Function - Study Guide - True or False - Page 139: 8

Answer

8. True

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Some mutations are harmless (e.g. eye color), and some are beneficial ( trichromatic vision, HIV immunity); unfortunately, some are detrimental and cause genetic diseases ( Thalassemia, Down's syndrome, Sickle cell anemia). The sickle cell gene also confers resistance to malaria in people heterozygous for the gene.
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