Question
Biology Question on Parasites
A single copy of an allele in sickle-cell heterozygous individuals reduces the frequency and severity of malaria. The reason for this is
A
Low oxygen binding capacity of hemoglobin
B
Single amino acid substitution in hemoglobin deforms the red blood cells
C
Abnormal hemoglobin is toxic for malaria parasite
D
Malaria parasite escapes the deformed red blood cells
Answer
Low oxygen binding capacity of hemoglobin
Explanation
Solution
The Correct Options are (A)(B):Low oxygen binding capacity of hemoglobin, Single amino acid substitution in hemoglobin deforms the red blood cells