Question
Biology Question on Parasites
The toxic substance released with the rupturing of RBCs during malaria fever is:
A
Haematoxyline
B
Haematin
C
Haemozoin
D
Haemin
Answer
Haemozoin
Explanation
Solution
Haemozoin is a toxic byproduct produced by the malaria parasite, Plasmodium, when it digests hemoglobin. The release of haemozoin during RBC rupture leads to malaria symptoms, such as fever and chills.