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A single copy of an allele in sickle-cell heterozygous individuals reduces the frequency and severity of malaria. The reason for this is
A single copy of an allele in sickle-cell heterozygous individuals reduces the frequency and severity of malaria. The reason for this is
Updated On: Oct 1, 2024
- Low oxygen binding capacity of hemoglobin
- Single amino acid substitution in hemoglobin deforms the red blood cells
- Abnormal hemoglobin is toxic for malaria parasite
- Malaria parasite escapes the deformed red blood cells
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The Correct Option is A, B
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The Correct Options are (A)(B):Low oxygen binding capacity of hemoglobin, Single amino acid substitution in hemoglobin deforms the red blood cells
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