Question

the map shows the allele frequency of sickled hemoglobin (hbs) and malaria endemicity in africa. hbs allele frequency (%) 0 – 0.51 0.52 – 2.02 2.03 – 4.04 4.05 – 6.06 6.07 – 8.08 8.09 – 10.10 10.11 – 12.12 12.13 – 14.14 14.15 – 16.16

Explanation:

Since the problem statement is incomplete (no specific question is asked about the map, like analyzing the relationship, interpreting data, etc.), we can't provide a solution yet.

If you want to know about the relationship between HbS allele frequency and malaria endemicity (a common question here), here's how we could approach it (using the Answer-Explanation Format as it's a biological concept explanation):

The HbS allele (for sickled hemoglobin) is related to malaria resistance. In malaria - endemic regions, heterozygotes for HbS (having one normal and one sickled hemoglobin allele) have a survival advantage against malaria. So we expect to see higher HbS allele frequencies in areas with high malaria endemicity. The map likely shows that regions with more malaria (endemic areas) have higher percentages of the HbS allele, as natural selection favors this allele in such environments (since malaria - causing Plasmodium has trouble infecting red blood cells with sickled hemoglobin, and heterozygotes don't suffer from severe sickle - cell disease).

Answer:

(Wait for a specific question. If the question was about the relationship, the answer would be related to the positive correlation between HbS allele frequency and malaria endemicity due to natural selection favoring HbS heterozygotes in malaria - prone areas.)

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