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Heterozygous individuals of sickle cell anaemia are severely affected by the disease.

Heterozygous individuals of sickle cell anaemia are severely affected by the disease. Correct Answer False

No, heterozygous individuals of sickle cell anaemia are not severely affected by the disease. Apparently, they appear to be unaffected by the disease. But, there is a 50% probability of transmission of the mutant gene to the progeny.

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