Question

question 5
1.5 points
the sickle cell trait is prevalent among people in which of the following areas?
a arabian peninsula
b india
c west - central africa
d parts of the mediterranean
e none of these
question 6
1.5 points
which of the following are issues related to race and health?
a race based on appearance place people within boxes
b medical professionals assume there is a firm genetic basis behind racial classification
c assumes racially defined genetic differences protect people from diseases (like osteoporosis)
d none of these

Explanation:

• For Question 5: Sickle - cell trait is highly prevalent in West - Central Africa due to historical and evolutionary factors related to malaria resistance.
• For Question 6: All the options A, B, and C represent issues related to race and health. Racial categorization based on appearance, the assumption of a genetic basis for race by medical professionals, and the idea that racial genetic differences protect from diseases are all controversial and problematic in the context of race and health.

Answer:

Question 5: C. West - Central Africa
Question 6: A. race based on appearance place people within boxes, B. medical professionals assume there is a firm genetic basis behind racial classification, C. assumes racially defined genetic differences protect people from diseases (like osteoporosis)