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4. An individual that is a sickle cell carrier has a child with an individual who does not carry
the sickle cell allele or have anemia.
A. What are the genotypes of the parents? (Use HbA and HbS alleles)
B. What are the chances the child will have sickle cell anemia (the disease)?
C. This couple has a child that is a sickle cell carrier. If this couple moves to a coastal
area of East Africa where malaria is prevalent with their child, which of the family
members will need to take an anti-malaria medication? Why?