Some humans have genes that make them resistant to infection by HIV. Would human populations likely evolve differently in areas of the world where HIV infection rates are high?

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Mariah Cox

6 March, 10:31

Some humans have genes that make them resistant to infection by HIV. Would human populations likely evolve differently in areas of the world where HIV infection rates are high?

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Kevin Stephenson · Answer 1

Yes, the population can evolve differently with resistance gene to the HIV

Explanation:

AIDS is a deadly disease caused by the Human immunodeficiency virus. The HIV infection ultimately results in the death of the host and the cases are increasing every year.

If in the population of the area affected with the HIV AIDS develop some resistant gene to the disease, therefore, the resistant gene will be passed on to the generation and the population will evolve differently as a measure or response of adaptation and natural selection.

The case of sickle cell anaemia with modified shapes of red blood cell in the population of Africa, a resistance mechanism to malaria can act as evidence to the HIV case.

Thus, Yes, the population can evolve differently with resistance gene to HIV is the correct answer.