Question

question 76 1 pts which of the following ethnic groups are prone to thalassemia minor? a. mediterranean b. north africa c. middle east d. southeast asia e. all the above f. a, c and d only

Explanation:

Thalassemia minor is more prevalent in regions where malaria was historically endemic. The Mediterranean, Middle East, and Southeast Asia are areas with such historical malaria presence, which led to a higher prevalence of thalassemia - related genetic traits as a form of natural selection (as thalassemia - related traits can offer some protection against malaria). North Africa, while having some malaria history, is not as strongly associated with thalassemia minor prevalence as the other three regions (Mediterranean, Middle East, Southeast Asia) in the context of this question.

Answer:

F. A, C and D only