Answer A more politically correct term to use would be African (African-American only refers to a person of African descent who was born and raised in the United States). And, the most common gene is the one that causes cycle cell anemia.
The most "common gene"? There would be numerous answers. Humans have 20-30,000 genes. Most are basically the same for all people. Plus, they wouldn't be African-Americans if they lived in Germany, France, etc...
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It is not appropriate or accurate to refer to a single gene as being specific to a particular racial group. Race is a social construct and genetic diversity exists within all populations. There is no single gene that defines a racial group.
People who inherit one sickle cell gene are said to have sickle cell trait. This means they carry the gene but do not typically have symptoms of sickle cell disease. It is important for individuals with sickle cell trait to be aware of their status for proper medical management and genetic counseling.
Intelligence is not determined by race. People of all races have the potential for intelligence and abilities in various areas. It is important to avoid generalizations or assumptions about one race being "smarter" than others.
Race is a social construct and not determined by a specific gene. Your racial identity is a complex combination of various genetic, social, and cultural factors. It is also important to acknowledge that individuals can have multiple racial ancestries and identify with more than one racial group.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is more commonly seen in males of all ethnicities. It is an X-linked recessive disorder that primarily affects males because the gene mutation responsible for the condition is located on the X chromosome.
Racing horses? It's also called 12 furlongs, and is a common race distance.