Question
How are carriers of sickle cell considered
to have a beneficial mutation? Carriers of
sickle cell are less likely to get sick from
novel viruses, such as corona viruses.
a disease caused by protists called malaria.
the common cold.
Answer
Carriers of sickle cell have a beneficial mutation because they are less likely to get sick from malaria, novel viruses such as coronaviruses, and the common cold.